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Subtract 27/8 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

70/32 - 27/8 is -19/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 8 is 32
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
   70/32 = 70 × 1/32 × 1 = 70/32
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
   27/8 = 27 × 4/8 × 4 = 108/32
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/32 - 108/32 = 70 - 108/32 = -38/32
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/16

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