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Subtract 45/32 from 70/84

1^st number: 70/84, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

70/84 - 45/32 is -55/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   45/32 = 45 × 21/32 × 21 = 945/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/672 - 945/672 = 560 - 945/672 = -385/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/96

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