Answers

Subtract 54/90 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 54/90

49/35 - 54/90 is 4/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   49/35 = 49 × 18/35 × 18 = 882/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   54/90 = 54 × 7/90 × 7 = 378/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   882/630 - 378/630 = 882 - 378/630 = 504/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/5

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