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Subtract 30/60 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 30/60

90/32 - 30/60 is 37/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   90/32 = 90 × 15/32 × 15 = 1350/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   30/60 = 30 × 8/60 × 8 = 240/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1350/480 - 240/480 = 1350 - 240/480 = 1110/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/16
6. In mixed form: 25/16

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