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Subtract 20/30 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 20/30

70/32 - 20/30 is 73/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   70/32 = 70 × 15/32 × 15 = 1050/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   20/30 = 20 × 16/30 × 16 = 320/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/480 - 320/480 = 1050 - 320/480 = 730/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/48
6. In mixed form: 125/48

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