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Subtract 27/49 from 90/75

1^st number: 1 15/75, 2^nd number: 27/49

90/75 - 27/49 is 159/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
   90/75 = 90 × 49/75 × 49 = 4410/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   27/49 = 27 × 75/49 × 75 = 2025/3675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4410/3675 - 2025/3675 = 4410 - 2025/3675 = 2385/3675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/245

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