Answers

Subtract 32/10 from 70/20

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

70/20 - 32/10 is 3/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   70/20 = 70 × 1/20 × 1 = 70/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   32/10 = 32 × 2/10 × 2 = 64/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/20 - 64/20 = 70 - 64/20 = 6/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10

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