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Subtract 90/49 from 27/48

1st number: 27/48, 2nd number: 1 41/49

27/48 - 90/49 is -999/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    90/49 = 90 × 48/49 × 48 = 4320/2352
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/2352 - 4320/2352 = 1323 - 4320/2352 = -2997/2352
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -999/784

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