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Subtract 50/70 from 16/25

16/25 - 50/70 is -13/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   16/25 = 16 × 14/25 × 14 = 224/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/350 - 250/350 = 224 - 250/350 = -26/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/175

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