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Subtract 1/48 from 49/90

49/90 - 1/48 is 377/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   1/48 = 1 × 15/48 × 15 = 15/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/720 - 15/720 = 392 - 15/720 = 377/720

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