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Subtract 14/72 from 5/90

5/90 - 14/72 is -5/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/360 - 70/360 = 20 - 70/360 = -50/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/36

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