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Subtract 25/3 from 90/14

1^st number: 6 6/14, 2^nd number: 8 1/3

90/14 - 25/3 is -40/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   90/14 = 90 × 3/14 × 3 = 270/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
   25/3 = 25 × 14/3 × 14 = 350/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/42 - 350/42 = 270 - 350/42 = -80/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/21

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