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Subtract 3/50 from 90/5

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 3/50

90/5 - 3/50 is 897/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
   90/5 = 90 × 10/5 × 10 = 900/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   3/50 = 3 × 1/50 × 1 = 3/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/50 - 3/50 = 900 - 3/50 = 897/50
5. In mixed form: 1747/50

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