Answers

Subtract 42/72 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 42/72

90/32 - 42/72 is 107/48.

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,
   42/72 = 42 × 4/72 × 4 = 168/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/288 - 168/288 = 810 - 168/288 = 642/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/48
6. In mixed form: 211/48

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