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Subtract 3/8 from 90/49

1^st number: 1 41/49, 2^nd number: 3/8

90/49 - 3/8 is 573/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   90/49 = 90 × 8/49 × 8 = 720/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   3/8 = 3 × 49/8 × 49 = 147/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/392 - 147/392 = 720 - 147/392 = 573/392
5. In mixed form: 1181/392

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