Answers

Subtract 27/49 from 90/50

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 27/49

90/50 - 27/49 is 306/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   27/49 = 27 × 50/49 × 50 = 1350/2450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/2450 - 1350/2450 = 4410 - 1350/2450 = 3060/2450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 306/245
6. In mixed form: 161/245

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