Answers

Subtract 54/32 from 5/90

1^st number: 5/90, 2^nd number: 1 22/32

5/90 - 54/32 is -235/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   5/90 = 5 × 16/90 × 16 = 80/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   54/32 = 54 × 45/32 × 45 = 2430/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/1440 - 2430/1440 = 80 - 2430/1440 = -2350/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/144

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