Why did AAM install 2 Photoshop Versions?

Two weeks ago, I downloaded and installed Photoshop CC on my Win 7 PRO, PC, desktop with no problems. Today, I attempted to install Photoshop CC on my W 7 Pro laptop which had the desk version of CS6 loaded. I did the following: deactivated CS6; uninstalled CS6 (I had a boxed copy as a backup); logged in to Creative Cloud; Reinstalled Application Manager; downloaded and installed Photoshop CC.
The above installation installed both the 32bit and 64bit versions on my 64bit laptop. Both versions run and are the 13.1.2 version. Control panel > uninstall shows only one CS6 icon. ( I did an uninstall and two icons appeared and uninstalled both versions. I then reinstalled PS CC). The 32bit version is in the program files (x86) directory and the 64bit version is in the program files directory as expected.
I would appreciate any thoughts on why this happened. Is it my process, my machine, or an Adobe quirk?
Can I manually remove the 32bit version without creating further problems?
Thanks

Marv I would recommend leaving both applications installed. Mylenium's response already goes a long way to address why you want both the 32-bit and 64-bit version to be available. I would also recommend reviewing the following documents for additional details.
64-bit OS benefits, limitations | Photoshop CS4, CS5, CS6 - http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/64-bit-os-benefits-limitations.html
64-bit OS and Adobe application - http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/64-bit-os-applications.html

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