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Subtract 6/90 from 49/96

49/96 - 6/90 is 71/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   49/96 = 49 × 15/96 × 15 = 735/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   6/90 = 6 × 16/90 × 16 = 96/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/1440 - 96/1440 = 735 - 96/1440 = 639/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/160

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