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Subtract 10/48 from 90/28

1^st number: 3 6/28, 2^nd number: 10/48

90/28 - 10/48 is 505/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   90/28 = 90 × 12/28 × 12 = 1080/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/336 - 70/336 = 1080 - 70/336 = 1010/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 505/168
6. In mixed form: 31/168

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