Subtract 5/45 from 90/49, Solve 1 41/49

Subtract 5/45 from 90/49

1^st number: 1 41/49, 2^nd number: 5/45

90/49 - 5/45 is 761/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
90/49 = 90 × 45/49 × 45 = 4050/2205
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205
Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/2205 - 245/2205 = 4050 - 245/2205 = 3805/2205
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 761/441
In mixed form: 1320/441

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