Answers

Subtract 90/36 from 3/50

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 2 18/36

3/50 - 90/36 is -61/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   3/50 = 3 × 18/50 × 18 = 54/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   90/36 = 90 × 25/36 × 25 = 2250/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/900 - 2250/900 = 54 - 2250/900 = -2196/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/25

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