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Subtract 3/8 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 3/8

90/56 - 3/8 is 69/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   90/56 = 90 × 1/56 × 1 = 90/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   3/8 = 3 × 7/8 × 7 = 21/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/56 - 21/56 = 90 - 21/56 = 69/56
5. In mixed form: 113/56

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