Answers

Subtract 60/35 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 1 25/35

70/32 - 60/35 is 53/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   70/32 = 70 × 35/32 × 35 = 2450/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   60/35 = 60 × 32/35 × 32 = 1920/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/1120 - 1920/1120 = 2450 - 1920/1120 = 530/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/112

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