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Subtract 14/42 from 49/90

49/90 - 14/42 is 19/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   49/90 = 49 × 7/90 × 7 = 343/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   14/42 = 14 × 15/42 × 15 = 210/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/630 - 210/630 = 343 - 210/630 = 133/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/90

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