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Subtract 2/3 from 49/90

49/90 - 2/3 is -11/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 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 3 × 30 = 90,
    2/3 = 2 × 30/3 × 30 = 60/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/90 - 60/90 = 49 - 60/90 = -11/90

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