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Subtract 12/35 from 5/90

5/90 - 12/35 is -181/630.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   12/35 = 12 × 18/35 × 18 = 216/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/630 - 216/630 = 35 - 216/630 = -181/630

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