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Subtract 70/30 from 14/16

1^st number: 14/16, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

14/16 - 70/30 is -35/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   70/30 = 70 × 8/30 × 8 = 560/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/240 - 560/240 = 210 - 560/240 = -350/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/24

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