Answers

Subtract 21/32 from 70/50

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 21/32

70/50 - 21/32 is 119/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   70/50 = 70 × 16/50 × 16 = 1120/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   21/32 = 21 × 25/32 × 25 = 525/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/800 - 525/800 = 1120 - 525/800 = 595/800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/160

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