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Subtract 14/90 from 42/8

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 14/90

42/8 - 14/90 is 917/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/360 - 56/360 = 1890 - 56/360 = 1834/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 917/180
6. In mixed form: 517/180

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