Answers

Subtract 10/3 from 50/90

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 3 1/3

50/90 - 10/3 is -25/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
   10/3 = 10 × 30/3 × 30 = 300/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/90 - 300/90 = 50 - 300/90 = -250/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/9

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