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Subtract 24/4 from 49/90

1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 6 0/4

49/90 - 24/4 is -491/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    24/4 = 24 × 45/4 × 45 = 1080/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/180 - 1080/180 = 98 - 1080/180 = -982/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -491/90

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