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Subtract 70/45 from 14/32

1^st number: 14/32, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

14/32 - 70/45 is -161/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   14/32 = 14 × 45/32 × 45 = 630/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/1440 - 2240/1440 = 630 - 2240/1440 = -1610/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -161/144

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