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Subtract 9/49 from 90/48

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 9/49

90/48 - 9/49 is 663/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   90/48 = 90 × 49/48 × 49 = 4410/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   9/49 = 9 × 48/49 × 48 = 432/2352
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/2352 - 432/2352 = 4410 - 432/2352 = 3978/2352
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 663/392
6. In mixed form: 1271/392

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