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Subtract 63/49 from 6/90

1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 1 14/49

6/90 - 63/49 is -128/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    6/90 = 6 × 49/90 × 49 = 294/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    63/49 = 63 × 90/49 × 90 = 5670/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/4410 - 5670/4410 = 294 - 5670/4410 = -5376/4410
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -128/105

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