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Subtract 42/32 from 56/70

1^st number: 56/70, 2^nd number: 1 10/32

56/70 - 42/32 is -41/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   56/70 = 56 × 16/70 × 16 = 896/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   42/32 = 42 × 35/32 × 35 = 1470/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/1120 - 1470/1120 = 896 - 1470/1120 = -574/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/80

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