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Subtract 90/54 from 30/32

1^st number: 30/32, 2^nd number: 1 36/54

30/32 - 90/54 is -35/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   30/32 = 30 × 27/32 × 27 = 810/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   90/54 = 90 × 16/54 × 16 = 1440/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/864 - 1440/864 = 810 - 1440/864 = -630/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/48

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