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Subtract 1/50 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 1/50

90/56 - 1/50 is 1111/700.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   90/56 = 90 × 25/56 × 25 = 2250/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   1/50 = 1 × 28/50 × 28 = 28/1400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/1400 - 28/1400 = 2250 - 28/1400 = 2222/1400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1111/700
6. In mixed form: 1411/700

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