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Subtract 70/32 from 35/49

1^st number: 35/49, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

35/49 - 70/32 is -165/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 32 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
   35/49 = 35 × 32/49 × 32 = 1120/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   70/32 = 70 × 49/32 × 49 = 3430/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/1568 - 3430/1568 = 1120 - 3430/1568 = -2310/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -165/112

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