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Subtract 9/35 from 90/5

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 9/35

90/5 - 9/35 is 621/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   90/5 = 90 × 7/5 × 7 = 630/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   9/35 = 9 × 1/35 × 1 = 9/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/35 - 9/35 = 630 - 9/35 = 621/35
5. In mixed form: 1726/35

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