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Subtract 35/70 from 15/32

15/32 - 35/70 is -1/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   15/32 = 15 × 35/32 × 35 = 525/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   35/70 = 35 × 16/70 × 16 = 560/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/1120 - 560/1120 = 525 - 560/1120 = -35/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/32

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