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Subtract 49/16 from 16/70

1^st number: 16/70, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

16/70 - 49/16 is -1587/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   16/70 = 16 × 8/70 × 8 = 128/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   49/16 = 49 × 35/16 × 35 = 1715/560
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   128/560 - 1715/560 = 128 - 1715/560 = -1587/560

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