Answers

Subtract 28/40 from 96/90

1^st number: 1 6/90, 2^nd number: 28/40

96/90 - 28/40 is 11/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   96/90 = 96 × 4/90 × 4 = 384/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   28/40 = 28 × 9/40 × 9 = 252/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/360 - 252/360 = 384 - 252/360 = 132/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30

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