Answers

Subtract 49/6 from 30/90

1^st number: 30/90, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

30/90 - 49/6 is -47/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   30/90 = 30 × 1/90 × 1 = 30/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   49/6 = 49 × 15/6 × 15 = 735/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/90 - 735/90 = 30 - 735/90 = -705/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/6

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