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Subtract 63/70 from 16/56

16/56 - 63/70 is -43/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   63/70 = 63 × 4/70 × 4 = 252/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/280 - 252/280 = 80 - 252/280 = -172/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/70

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