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Subtract 15/6 from 32/90

1^st number: 32/90, 2^nd number: 2 3/6

32/90 - 15/6 is -193/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   32/90 = 32 × 1/90 × 1 = 32/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/90 - 225/90 = 32 - 225/90 = -193/90

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