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Subtract 56/80 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 56/80

70/32 - 56/80 is 119/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 80 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 80 × 2 = 160,
   56/80 = 56 × 2/80 × 2 = 112/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/160 - 112/160 = 350 - 112/160 = 238/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/80
6. In mixed form: 139/80

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