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Subtract 8/7 from 90/25

1^st number: 3 15/25, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

90/25 - 8/7 is 86/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   90/25 = 90 × 7/25 × 7 = 630/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
   8/7 = 8 × 25/7 × 25 = 200/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/175 - 200/175 = 630 - 200/175 = 430/175
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/35
6. In mixed form: 216/35

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