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Subtract 90/35 from 54/32

1^st number: 1 22/32, 2^nd number: 2 20/35

54/32 - 90/35 is -99/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   54/32 = 54 × 35/32 × 35 = 1890/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   90/35 = 90 × 32/35 × 32 = 2880/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/1120 - 2880/1120 = 1890 - 2880/1120 = -990/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/112

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