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Subtract 70/16 from 25/35

1st number: 25/35, 2nd number: 4 6/16

25/35 - 70/16 is -205/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    25/35 = 25 × 16/35 × 16 = 400/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/560 - 2450/560 = 400 - 2450/560 = -2050/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/56

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