Answers

Subtract 70/50 from 84/32

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

84/32 - 70/50 is 49/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
   84/32 = 84 × 25/32 × 25 = 2100/800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
   70/50 = 70 × 16/50 × 16 = 1120/800
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/800 - 1120/800 = 2100 - 1120/800 = 980/800
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
6. In mixed form: 19/40

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