Answers

Subtract 75/70 from 16/8

1^st number: 2 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 5/70

16/8 - 75/70 is 13/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   16/8 = 16 × 35/8 × 35 = 560/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   75/70 = 75 × 4/70 × 4 = 300/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/280 - 300/280 = 560 - 300/280 = 260/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/14

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