Answers

Subtract 30/24 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

90/32 - 30/24 is 25/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 24 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 24 × 4 = 96,
   30/24 = 30 × 4/24 × 4 = 120/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/96 - 120/96 = 270 - 120/96 = 150/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/16
6. In mixed form: 19/16

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