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Subtract 14/27 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 14/27

90/56 - 14/27 is 823/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   90/56 = 90 × 27/56 × 27 = 2430/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   14/27 = 14 × 56/27 × 56 = 784/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2430/1512 - 784/1512 = 2430 - 784/1512 = 1646/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 823/756
6. In mixed form: 167/756

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