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Subtract 2/48 from 90/64

1^st number: 1 26/64, 2^nd number: 2/48

90/64 - 2/48 is 131/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 48 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   90/64 = 90 × 3/64 × 3 = 270/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
   2/48 = 2 × 4/48 × 4 = 8/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/192 - 8/192 = 270 - 8/192 = 262/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/96
6. In mixed form: 135/96

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