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Subtract 20/70 from 35/32

1^st number: 1 3/32, 2^nd number: 20/70

35/32 - 20/70 is 181/224.

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,
   35/32 = 35 × 35/32 × 35 = 1225/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   20/70 = 20 × 16/70 × 16 = 320/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/1120 - 320/1120 = 1225 - 320/1120 = 905/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/224

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