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Subtract 5/20 from 90/49

1^st number: 1 41/49, 2^nd number: 5/20

90/49 - 5/20 is 311/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   90/49 = 90 × 20/49 × 20 = 1800/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   5/20 = 5 × 49/20 × 49 = 245/980
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/980 - 245/980 = 1800 - 245/980 = 1555/980
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/196
6. In mixed form: 1115/196

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