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Subtract 6/3 from 49/90

1^st number: 49/90, 2^nd number: 2 0/3

49/90 - 6/3 is -131/90.

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,
   6/3 = 6 × 30/3 × 30 = 180/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/90 - 180/90 = 49 - 180/90 = -131/90

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