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Subtract 7/32 from 72/70

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 7/32

72/70 - 7/32 is 907/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
   72/70 = 72 × 16/70 × 16 = 1152/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   7/32 = 7 × 35/32 × 35 = 245/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1152/1120 - 245/1120 = 1152 - 245/1120 = 907/1120

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