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Subtract 50/96 from 90/28

1^st number: 3 6/28, 2^nd number: 50/96

90/28 - 50/96 is 905/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   90/28 = 90 × 24/28 × 24 = 2160/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/672 - 350/672 = 2160 - 350/672 = 1810/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 905/336
6. In mixed form: 2233/336

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