Answers

Subtract 35/24 from 90/28

1^st number: 3 6/28, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

90/28 - 35/24 is 295/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   90/28 = 90 × 6/28 × 6 = 540/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/168 - 245/168 = 540 - 245/168 = 295/168
5. In mixed form: 1127/168

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