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Subtract 2/70 from 40/32

1^st number: 1 8/32, 2^nd number: 2/70

40/32 - 2/70 is 171/140.

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,
   40/32 = 40 × 35/32 × 35 = 1400/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   2/70 = 2 × 16/70 × 16 = 32/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1400/1120 - 32/1120 = 1400 - 32/1120 = 1368/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/140
6. In mixed form: 131/140

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