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Subtract 16/90 from 49/4

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 16/90

49/4 - 16/90 is 2173/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   49/4 = 49 × 45/4 × 45 = 2205/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/180 - 32/180 = 2205 - 32/180 = 2173/180
5. In mixed form: 1213/180

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