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Subtract 7/16 from 24/70

24/70 - 7/16 is -53/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   24/70 = 24 × 8/70 × 8 = 192/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/560 - 245/560 = 192 - 245/560 = -53/560

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