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Subtract 90/36 from 36/5

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 2 18/36

36/5 - 90/36 is 47/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    36/5 = 36 × 36/5 × 36 = 1296/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1296/180 - 450/180 = 1296 - 450/180 = 846/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/10
  6. In mixed form: 47/10

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