Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

90/32 - 45/25 is 81/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   90/32 = 90 × 25/32 × 25 = 2250/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
   45/25 = 45 × 32/25 × 32 = 1440/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/800 - 1440/800 = 2250 - 1440/800 = 810/800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/80
6. In mixed form: 11/80

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