Answers

Subtract 36/32 from 70/40

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/32

70/40 - 36/32 is 5/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   70/40 = 70 × 4/40 × 4 = 280/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   36/32 = 36 × 5/32 × 5 = 180/160
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/160 - 180/160 = 280 - 180/160 = 100/160
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/8

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