Answers

Subtract 10/24 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 10/24

90/56 - 10/24 is 25/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/168 - 70/168 = 270 - 70/168 = 200/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/21
6. In mixed form: 14/21

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