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Subtract 50/90 from 72/2

1^st number: 36 0/2, 2^nd number: 50/90

72/2 - 50/90 is 319/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   72/2 = 72 × 45/2 × 45 = 3240/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3240/90 - 50/90 = 3240 - 50/90 = 3190/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 319/9
6. In mixed form: 354/9

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