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Subtract 35/81 from 90/49

1^st number: 1 41/49, 2^nd number: 35/81

90/49 - 35/81 is 5575/3969.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
   90/49 = 90 × 81/49 × 81 = 7290/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   35/81 = 35 × 49/81 × 49 = 1715/3969
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7290/3969 - 1715/3969 = 7290 - 1715/3969 = 5575/3969
5. In mixed form: 11606/3969

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