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Subtract 35/90 from 49/20

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 35/90

49/20 - 35/90 is 371/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/180 - 70/180 = 441 - 70/180 = 371/180
5. In mixed form: 211/180

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