Answers

Subtract 56/30 from 3/90

1^st number: 3/90, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

3/90 - 56/30 is -11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   56/30 = 56 × 3/30 × 3 = 168/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3/90 - 168/90 = 3 - 168/90 = -165/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6

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