Answers

Subtract 84/49 from 14/90

1^st number: 14/90, 2^nd number: 1 35/49

14/90 - 84/49 is -491/315.

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,
   14/90 = 14 × 49/90 × 49 = 686/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
   84/49 = 84 × 90/49 × 90 = 7560/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   686/4410 - 7560/4410 = 686 - 7560/4410 = -6874/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -491/315

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