Answers

Subtract 3/90 from 50/10

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 3/90

50/10 - 3/90 is 149/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   50/10 = 50 × 9/10 × 9 = 450/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/90 - 3/90 = 450 - 3/90 = 447/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/30
6. In mixed form: 429/30

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