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Subtract 5/30 from 90/36

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 5/30

90/36 - 5/30 is 7/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
   5/30 = 5 × 6/30 × 6 = 30/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/180 - 30/180 = 450 - 30/180 = 420/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/3
6. In mixed form: 21/3

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