Answers

Subtract 70/24 from 16/56

1^st number: 16/56, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

16/56 - 70/24 is -221/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/168 - 490/168 = 48 - 490/168 = -442/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/84

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