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Subtract 30/56 from 90/5

1^st number: 18 0/5, 2^nd number: 30/56

90/5 - 30/56 is 489/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   90/5 = 90 × 56/5 × 56 = 5040/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   30/56 = 30 × 5/56 × 5 = 150/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5040/280 - 150/280 = 5040 - 150/280 = 4890/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 489/28
6. In mixed form: 1713/28

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