Answers

Subtract 70/20 from 42/32

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

42/32 - 70/20 is -35/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 20 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   42/32 = 42 × 5/32 × 5 = 210/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 8 = 160,
   70/20 = 70 × 8/20 × 8 = 560/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/160 - 560/160 = 210 - 560/160 = -350/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/16

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