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Subtract 5/36 from 90/60

1^st number: 1 30/60, 2^nd number: 5/36

90/60 - 5/36 is 49/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/180 - 25/180 = 270 - 25/180 = 245/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/36
6. In mixed form: 113/36

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