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Subtract 32/70 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 32/70

15/8 - 32/70 is 397/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   32/70 = 32 × 4/70 × 4 = 128/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/280 - 128/280 = 525 - 128/280 = 397/280
5. In mixed form: 1117/280

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