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Subtract 90/49 from 8/28

1^st number: 8/28, 2^nd number: 1 41/49

8/28 - 90/49 is -76/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   8/28 = 8 × 7/28 × 7 = 56/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   90/49 = 90 × 4/49 × 4 = 360/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/196 - 360/196 = 56 - 360/196 = -304/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/49

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