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Subtract 10/90 from 56/12

1^st number: 4 8/12, 2^nd number: 10/90

56/12 - 10/90 is 41/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   56/12 = 56 × 15/12 × 15 = 840/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/180 - 20/180 = 840 - 20/180 = 820/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/9
6. In mixed form: 45/9

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