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Subtract 49/90 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 49/90

30/6 - 49/90 is 401/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   30/6 = 30 × 15/6 × 15 = 450/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/90 - 49/90 = 450 - 49/90 = 401/90
5. In mixed form: 441/90

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