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Subtract 7/10 from 50/9

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 7/10

50/9 - 7/10 is 437/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   50/9 = 50 × 10/9 × 10 = 500/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   500/90 - 63/90 = 500 - 63/90 = 437/90
5. In mixed form: 477/90

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