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Subtract 49/64 from 16/70

16/70 - 49/64 is -1203/2240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
   16/70 = 16 × 32/70 × 32 = 512/2240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
   49/64 = 49 × 35/64 × 35 = 1715/2240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   512/2240 - 1715/2240 = 512 - 1715/2240 = -1203/2240

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