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Subtract 30/50 from 35/90

35/90 - 30/50 is -19/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   35/90 = 35 × 5/90 × 5 = 175/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/450 - 270/450 = 175 - 270/450 = -95/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/90

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