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Subtract 24/45 from 16/70

16/70 - 24/45 is -32/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   24/45 = 24 × 14/45 × 14 = 336/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/630 - 336/630 = 144 - 336/630 = -192/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/105

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