Answers

Subtract 50/90 from 72/25

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 50/90

72/25 - 50/90 is 523/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   72/25 = 72 × 18/25 × 18 = 1296/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1296/450 - 250/450 = 1296 - 250/450 = 1046/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 523/225
6. In mixed form: 273/225

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