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Subtract 42/32 from 90/2

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 1 10/32

90/2 - 42/32 is 699/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 16 = 32,
    90/2 = 90 × 16/2 × 16 = 1440/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    42/32 = 42 × 1/32 × 1 = 42/32
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1440/32 - 42/32 = 1440 - 42/32 = 1398/32
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 699/16
  6. In mixed form: 4311/16

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