Answers

Subtract 96/70 from 32/90

1^st number: 32/90, 2^nd number: 1 26/70

32/90 - 96/70 is -64/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   32/90 = 32 × 7/90 × 7 = 224/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   96/70 = 96 × 9/70 × 9 = 864/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/630 - 864/630 = 224 - 864/630 = -640/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/63

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