Answers

Subtract 50/49 from 3/90

1^st number: 3/90, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

3/90 - 50/49 is -1451/1470.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   3/90 = 3 × 49/90 × 49 = 147/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
   50/49 = 50 × 90/49 × 90 = 4500/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/4410 - 4500/4410 = 147 - 4500/4410 = -4353/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1451/1470

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