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Subtract 18/80 from 90/10

1^st number: 9 0/10, 2^nd number: 18/80

90/10 - 18/80 is 351/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   90/10 = 90 × 8/10 × 8 = 720/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   18/80 = 18 × 1/80 × 1 = 18/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/80 - 18/80 = 720 - 18/80 = 702/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 351/40
6. In mixed form: 831/40

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