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Subtract 5/50 from 90/35

1^st number: 2 20/35, 2^nd number: 5/50

90/35 - 5/50 is 173/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   90/35 = 90 × 10/35 × 10 = 900/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/350 - 35/350 = 900 - 35/350 = 865/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/70
6. In mixed form: 233/70

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