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Subtract 20/56 from 90/50

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 20/56

90/50 - 20/56 is 101/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   90/50 = 90 × 28/50 × 28 = 2520/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/1400 - 500/1400 = 2520 - 500/1400 = 2020/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/70
6. In mixed form: 131/70

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