Answers

Subtract 70/36 from 16/75

1^st number: 16/75, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

16/75 - 70/36 is -779/450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   16/75 = 16 × 12/75 × 12 = 192/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/900 - 1750/900 = 192 - 1750/900 = -1558/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -779/450

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