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Subtract 5/54 from 90/56

1^st number: 1 34/56, 2^nd number: 5/54

90/56 - 5/54 is 1145/756.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 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 54 × 28 = 1512,
   5/54 = 5 × 28/54 × 28 = 140/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2430/1512 - 140/1512 = 2430 - 140/1512 = 2290/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1145/756
6. In mixed form: 1389/756

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