Answers

Subtract 24/72 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 24/72

90/32 - 24/72 is 119/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 72 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   90/32 = 90 × 9/32 × 9 = 810/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
   24/72 = 24 × 4/72 × 4 = 96/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/288 - 96/288 = 810 - 96/288 = 714/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/48
6. In mixed form: 223/48

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