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Subtract 25/36 from 90/14

1^st number: 6 6/14, 2^nd number: 25/36

90/14 - 25/36 is 1445/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
   90/14 = 90 × 18/14 × 18 = 1620/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   25/36 = 25 × 7/36 × 7 = 175/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/252 - 175/252 = 1620 - 175/252 = 1445/252
5. In mixed form: 5185/252

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