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Subtract 25/8 from 49/90

1^st number: 49/90, 2^nd number: 3 1/8

49/90 - 25/8 is -929/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   25/8 = 25 × 45/8 × 45 = 1125/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/360 - 1125/360 = 196 - 1125/360 = -929/360

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