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Subtract 49/90 from 5/12

5/12 - 49/90 is -23/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/180 - 98/180 = 75 - 98/180 = -23/180

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