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Subtract 75/70 from 16/25

1^st number: 16/25, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

16/25 - 75/70 is -151/350.

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,
   75/70 = 75 × 5/70 × 5 = 375/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/350 - 375/350 = 224 - 375/350 = -151/350

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