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Subtract 90/8 from 14/24

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 11 2/8

14/24 - 90/8 is -32/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   90/8 = 90 × 3/8 × 3 = 270/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/24 - 270/24 = 14 - 270/24 = -256/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/3

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