Answers

Subtract 24/50 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 24/50

70/32 - 24/50 is 683/400.

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,
   24/50 = 24 × 16/50 × 16 = 384/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/800 - 384/800 = 1750 - 384/800 = 1366/800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 683/400
6. In mixed form: 1283/400

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