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Subtract 70/90 from 49/2

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 70/90

49/2 - 70/90 is 427/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   49/2 = 49 × 45/2 × 45 = 2205/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   70/90 = 70 × 1/90 × 1 = 70/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/90 - 70/90 = 2205 - 70/90 = 2135/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 427/18
6. In mixed form: 2313/18

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