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Subtract 70/35 from 20/32

1^st number: 20/32, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

20/32 - 70/35 is -11/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   70/35 = 70 × 32/35 × 32 = 2240/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/1120 - 2240/1120 = 700 - 2240/1120 = -1540/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/8

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