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Subtract 4/70 from 49/32

1^st number: 1 17/32, 2^nd number: 4/70

49/32 - 4/70 is 1651/1120.

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,
   49/32 = 49 × 35/32 × 35 = 1715/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   4/70 = 4 × 16/70 × 16 = 64/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/1120 - 64/1120 = 1715 - 64/1120 = 1651/1120
5. In mixed form: 1531/1120

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