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Subtract 14/15 from 49/90

49/90 - 14/15 is -7/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 15 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   14/15 = 14 × 6/15 × 6 = 84/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/90 - 84/90 = 49 - 84/90 = -35/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18

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