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Subtract 15/54 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 15/54

90/32 - 15/54 is 365/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   90/32 = 90 × 27/32 × 27 = 2430/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   15/54 = 15 × 16/54 × 16 = 240/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2430/864 - 240/864 = 2430 - 240/864 = 2190/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 365/144
6. In mixed form: 277/144

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