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Subtract 5/36 from 90/18

1^st number: 5 0/18, 2^nd number: 5/36

90/18 - 5/36 is 175/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   90/18 = 90 × 2/18 × 2 = 180/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/36 - 5/36 = 180 - 5/36 = 175/36
5. In mixed form: 431/36

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