Answers

Subtract 60/50 from 49/90

1^st number: 49/90, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

49/90 - 60/50 is -59/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   49/90 = 49 × 5/90 × 5 = 245/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/450 - 540/450 = 245 - 540/450 = -295/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/90

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