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Subtract 45/49 from 90/35

1^st number: 2 20/35, 2^nd number: 45/49

90/35 - 45/49 is 81/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
   90/35 = 90 × 7/35 × 7 = 630/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   45/49 = 45 × 5/49 × 5 = 225/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/245 - 225/245 = 630 - 225/245 = 405/245
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/49
6. In mixed form: 132/49

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