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Subtract 2/12 from 90/32

1st number: 2 26/32, 2nd number: 2/12

90/32 - 2/12 is 127/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 12 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    2/12 = 2 × 8/12 × 8 = 16/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/96 - 16/96 = 270 - 16/96 = 254/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/48
  6. In mixed form: 231/48

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