Answers

Subtract 20/60 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 20/60

70/32 - 20/60 is 89/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 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 60 × 8 = 480,
   20/60 = 20 × 8/60 × 8 = 160/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/480 - 160/480 = 1050 - 160/480 = 890/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/48
6. In mixed form: 141/48

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