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Subtract 3/56 from 90/75

1^st number: 1 15/75, 2^nd number: 3/56

90/75 - 3/56 is 321/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 56 is 4200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
   90/75 = 90 × 56/75 × 56 = 5040/4200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
   3/56 = 3 × 75/56 × 75 = 225/4200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5040/4200 - 225/4200 = 5040 - 225/4200 = 4815/4200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 321/280
6. In mixed form: 141/280

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