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Subtract 21/32 from 90/36

1^st number: 2 18/36, 2^nd number: 21/32

90/36 - 21/32 is 59/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   90/36 = 90 × 8/36 × 8 = 720/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   21/32 = 21 × 9/32 × 9 = 189/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/288 - 189/288 = 720 - 189/288 = 531/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/32
6. In mixed form: 127/32

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