Subtract 3/48 from 90/49, Solve 1 41/49

Subtract 3/48 from 90/49

1^st number: 1 41/49, 2^nd number: 3/48

90/49 - 3/48 is 1391/784.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
90/49 = 90 × 48/49 × 48 = 4320/2352
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
3/48 = 3 × 49/48 × 49 = 147/2352
Subtract the two like fractions:
4320/2352 - 147/2352 = 4320 - 147/2352 = 4173/2352
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1391/784
In mixed form: 1607/784

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