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Subtract 7/90 from 49/21

1^st number: 2 7/21, 2^nd number: 7/90

49/21 - 7/90 is 203/90.

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,
   49/21 = 49 × 30/21 × 30 = 1470/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   7/90 = 7 × 7/90 × 7 = 49/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/630 - 49/630 = 1470 - 49/630 = 1421/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/90
6. In mixed form: 223/90

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