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Subtract 2/70 from 25/16

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 2/70

25/16 - 2/70 is 859/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   25/16 = 25 × 35/16 × 35 = 875/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/560 - 16/560 = 875 - 16/560 = 859/560
5. In mixed form: 1299/560

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