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Subtract 5/36 from 90/54

1^st number: 1 36/54, 2^nd number: 5/36

90/54 - 5/36 is 55/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   90/54 = 90 × 2/54 × 2 = 180/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   5/36 = 5 × 3/36 × 3 = 15/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/108 - 15/108 = 180 - 15/108 = 165/108
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/36
6. In mixed form: 119/36

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