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Subtract 20/50 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 20/50

70/32 - 20/50 is 143/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   70/32 = 70 × 25/32 × 25 = 1750/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   20/50 = 20 × 16/50 × 16 = 320/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/800 - 320/800 = 1750 - 320/800 = 1430/800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/80
6. In mixed form: 163/80

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