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Subtract 2/90 from 6/56

6/56 - 2/90 is 107/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   6/56 = 6 × 45/56 × 45 = 270/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   2/90 = 2 × 28/90 × 28 = 56/2520
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/2520 - 56/2520 = 270 - 56/2520 = 214/2520
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/1260

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