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Subtract 90/5 from 90/32

1^st number: 2 26/32, 2^nd number: 18 0/5

90/32 - 90/5 is -243/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 5 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   90/32 = 90 × 5/32 × 5 = 450/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 32 = 160,
   90/5 = 90 × 32/5 × 32 = 2880/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/160 - 2880/160 = 450 - 2880/160 = -2430/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -243/16

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