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Subtract 1/32 from 70/36

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 1/32

70/36 - 1/32 is 551/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   70/36 = 70 × 8/36 × 8 = 560/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
   1/32 = 1 × 9/32 × 9 = 9/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/288 - 9/288 = 560 - 9/288 = 551/288
5. In mixed form: 1263/288

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