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Subtract 96/90 from 3/56

1^st number: 3/56, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

3/56 - 96/90 is -851/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   3/56 = 3 × 45/56 × 45 = 135/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   96/90 = 96 × 28/90 × 28 = 2688/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/2520 - 2688/2520 = 135 - 2688/2520 = -2553/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -851/840

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