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Subtract 28/32 from 70/25

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 28/32

70/25 - 28/32 is 77/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
   70/25 = 70 × 32/25 × 32 = 2240/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   28/32 = 28 × 25/32 × 25 = 700/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/800 - 700/800 = 2240 - 700/800 = 1540/800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/40
6. In mixed form: 137/40

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