Answers

Subtract 90/32 from 18/24

1^st number: 18/24, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

18/24 - 90/32 is -33/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   18/24 = 18 × 4/24 × 4 = 72/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/96 - 270/96 = 72 - 270/96 = -198/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/16

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