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Subtract 40/49 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 40/49

70/32 - 40/49 is 1075/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 49 is 1568
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
   70/32 = 70 × 49/32 × 49 = 3430/1568
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 32 = 1568,
   40/49 = 40 × 32/49 × 32 = 1280/1568
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/1568 - 1280/1568 = 3430 - 1280/1568 = 2150/1568
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1075/784
6. In mixed form: 1291/784

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