Answers

Subtract 36/10 from 32/70

1^st number: 32/70, 2^nd number: 3 6/10

32/70 - 36/10 is -22/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 10 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   32/70 = 32 × 1/70 × 1 = 32/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   36/10 = 36 × 7/10 × 7 = 252/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/70 - 252/70 = 32 - 252/70 = -220/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/7

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