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Subtract 50/32 from 60/70

1^st number: 60/70, 2^nd number: 1 18/32

60/70 - 50/32 is -79/112.

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,
   60/70 = 60 × 16/70 × 16 = 960/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   50/32 = 50 × 35/32 × 35 = 1750/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/1120 - 1750/1120 = 960 - 1750/1120 = -790/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/112

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