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Subtract 49/90 from 35/21

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 49/90

35/21 - 49/90 is 101/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
   35/21 = 35 × 30/21 × 30 = 1050/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   49/90 = 49 × 7/90 × 7 = 343/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/630 - 343/630 = 1050 - 343/630 = 707/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/90
6. In mixed form: 111/90

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