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Subtract 6/70 from 72/32

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 6/70

72/32 - 6/70 is 303/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   72/32 = 72 × 35/32 × 35 = 2520/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   6/70 = 6 × 16/70 × 16 = 96/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/1120 - 96/1120 = 2520 - 96/1120 = 2424/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 303/140
6. In mixed form: 223/140

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