Answers

Subtract 35/20 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

70/32 - 35/20 is 7/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 20 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 20 × 8 = 160,
   35/20 = 35 × 8/20 × 8 = 280/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/160 - 280/160 = 350 - 280/160 = 70/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/16

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