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Subtract 21/32 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 21/32

70/45 - 21/32 is 259/288.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
   21/32 = 21 × 45/32 × 45 = 945/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/1440 - 945/1440 = 2240 - 945/1440 = 1295/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/288

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