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Subtract 2/90 from 49/14

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 2/90

49/14 - 2/90 is 313/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    49/14 = 49 × 45/14 × 45 = 2205/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2205/630 - 14/630 = 2205 - 14/630 = 2191/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/90
  6. In mixed form: 343/90

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