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Subtract 90/32 from 90/2

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

90/2 - 90/32 is 675/16.

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,
   90/32 = 90 × 1/32 × 1 = 90/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/32 - 90/32 = 1440 - 90/32 = 1350/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 675/16
6. In mixed form: 423/16

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