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Subtract 24/49 from 7/90

7/90 - 24/49 is -1817/4410.

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,
   7/90 = 7 × 49/90 × 49 = 343/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
   24/49 = 24 × 90/49 × 90 = 2160/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/4410 - 2160/4410 = 343 - 2160/4410 = -1817/4410

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