Answers

Subtract 30/12 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

90/32 - 30/12 is 5/16.

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,
   30/12 = 30 × 8/12 × 8 = 240/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/96 - 240/96 = 270 - 240/96 = 30/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16

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