Answers

Subtract 84/70 from 16/14

1^st number: 1 2/14, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

16/14 - 84/70 is -2/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   16/14 = 16 × 5/14 × 5 = 80/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   84/70 = 84 × 1/70 × 1 = 84/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/70 - 84/70 = 80 - 84/70 = -4/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/35

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