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Subtract 14/30 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 14/30

90/56 - 14/30 is 479/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   90/56 = 90 × 15/56 × 15 = 1350/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   14/30 = 14 × 28/30 × 28 = 392/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/840 - 392/840 = 1350 - 392/840 = 958/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 479/420
6. In mixed form: 159/420

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