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Subtract 54/70 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 54/70

90/32 - 54/70 is 1143/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   90/32 = 90 × 35/32 × 35 = 3150/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   54/70 = 54 × 16/70 × 16 = 864/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/1120 - 864/1120 = 3150 - 864/1120 = 2286/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1143/560
6. In mixed form: 223/560

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