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Subtract 42/32 from 45/35

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

45/35 - 42/32 is -3/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   45/35 = 45 × 32/35 × 32 = 1440/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   42/32 = 42 × 35/32 × 35 = 1470/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/1120 - 1470/1120 = 1440 - 1470/1120 = -30/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/112

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