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Subtract 9/70 from 25/16

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 9/70

25/16 - 9/70 is 803/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   25/16 = 25 × 35/16 × 35 = 875/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   9/70 = 9 × 8/70 × 8 = 72/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/560 - 72/560 = 875 - 72/560 = 803/560
5. In mixed form: 1243/560

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