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Subtract 56/90 from 42/3

1^st number: 14 0/3, 2^nd number: 56/90

42/3 - 56/90 is 602/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
   42/3 = 42 × 30/3 × 30 = 1260/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1260/90 - 56/90 = 1260 - 56/90 = 1204/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 602/45
6. In mixed form: 1317/45

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