Answers

Subtract 90/32 from 60/84

1^st number: 60/84, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

60/84 - 90/32 is -235/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   60/84 = 60 × 8/84 × 8 = 480/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   90/32 = 90 × 21/32 × 21 = 1890/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/672 - 1890/672 = 480 - 1890/672 = -1410/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/112

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