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Subtract 14/16 from 25/70

25/70 - 14/16 is -29/56.

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,
   25/70 = 25 × 8/70 × 8 = 200/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   14/16 = 14 × 35/16 × 35 = 490/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/560 - 490/560 = 200 - 490/560 = -290/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/56

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