Answers

Subtract 60/7 from 70/32

1^st number: 2 6/32, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

70/32 - 60/7 is -715/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 7 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   70/32 = 70 × 7/32 × 7 = 490/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
   60/7 = 60 × 32/7 × 32 = 1920/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/224 - 1920/224 = 490 - 1920/224 = -1430/224
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -715/112

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