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Subtract 8/70 from 32/45

32/45 - 8/70 is 188/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   32/45 = 32 × 14/45 × 14 = 448/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/630 - 72/630 = 448 - 72/630 = 376/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 188/315

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