Answers

Subtract 5/90 from 70/49

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 5/90

70/49 - 5/90 is 173/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
   70/49 = 70 × 90/49 × 90 = 6300/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
   5/90 = 5 × 49/90 × 49 = 245/4410
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6300/4410 - 245/4410 = 6300 - 245/4410 = 6055/4410
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/126
6. In mixed form: 147/126

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