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Subtract 84/10 from 5/90

1^st number: 5/90, 2^nd number: 8 4/10

5/90 - 84/10 is -751/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   84/10 = 84 × 9/10 × 9 = 756/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/90 - 756/90 = 5 - 756/90 = -751/90

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