Answers

Subtract 40/30 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

70/32 - 40/30 is 41/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 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 30 × 16 = 480,
   40/30 = 40 × 16/30 × 16 = 640/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/480 - 640/480 = 1050 - 640/480 = 410/480
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/48

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