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Subtract 4/9 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 4/9

90/56 - 4/9 is 293/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   90/56 = 90 × 9/56 × 9 = 810/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   4/9 = 4 × 56/9 × 56 = 224/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/504 - 224/504 = 810 - 224/504 = 586/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 293/252
6. In mixed form: 141/252

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