Answers

Subtract 20/40 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 20/40

70/32 - 20/40 is 27/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   70/32 = 70 × 5/32 × 5 = 350/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   20/40 = 20 × 4/40 × 4 = 80/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/160 - 80/160 = 350 - 80/160 = 270/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/16
6. In mixed form: 111/16

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