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Subtract 90/56 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

49/16 - 90/56 is 163/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   49/16 = 49 × 7/16 × 7 = 343/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   90/56 = 90 × 2/56 × 2 = 180/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   343/112 - 180/112 = 343 - 180/112 = 163/112
5. In mixed form: 151/112

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