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Subtract 90/98 from 54/32

1^st number: 1 22/32, 2^nd number: 90/98

54/32 - 90/98 is 603/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 98 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   54/32 = 54 × 49/32 × 49 = 2646/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
   90/98 = 90 × 16/98 × 16 = 1440/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2646/1568 - 1440/1568 = 2646 - 1440/1568 = 1206/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 603/784

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