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Subtract 90/16 from 90/14

1^st number: 6 6/14, 2^nd number: 5 10/16

90/14 - 90/16 is 45/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   90/14 = 90 × 8/14 × 8 = 720/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   90/16 = 90 × 7/16 × 7 = 630/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/112 - 630/112 = 720 - 630/112 = 90/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/56

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