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Subtract 8/3 from 90/56

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

90/56 - 8/3 is -89/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   90/56 = 90 × 3/56 × 3 = 270/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   8/3 = 8 × 56/3 × 56 = 448/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/168 - 448/168 = 270 - 448/168 = -178/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/84

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