Answers

Subtract 10/54 from 90/49

1^st number: 1 41/49, 2^nd number: 10/54

90/49 - 10/54 is 2185/1323.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   90/49 = 90 × 54/49 × 54 = 4860/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   10/54 = 10 × 49/54 × 49 = 490/2646
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4860/2646 - 490/2646 = 4860 - 490/2646 = 4370/2646
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2185/1323
6. In mixed form: 1862/1323

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