Answers

Subtract 50/90 from 80/36

1^st number: 2 8/36, 2^nd number: 50/90

80/36 - 50/90 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/180 - 100/180 = 400 - 100/180 = 300/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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