Answers

Subtract 6/32 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 6/32

70/35 - 6/32 is 29/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   70/35 = 70 × 32/35 × 32 = 2240/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   6/32 = 6 × 35/32 × 35 = 210/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/1120 - 210/1120 = 2240 - 210/1120 = 2030/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/16
6. In mixed form: 113/16

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