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Subtract 28/90 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 28/90

70/32 - 28/90 is 1351/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   70/32 = 70 × 45/32 × 45 = 3150/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   28/90 = 28 × 16/90 × 16 = 448/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/1440 - 448/1440 = 3150 - 448/1440 = 2702/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1351/720
6. In mixed form: 1631/720

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