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Subtract 3/70 from 3/16

3/16 - 3/70 is 81/560.

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,
   3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   3/70 = 3 × 8/70 × 8 = 24/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/560 - 24/560 = 105 - 24/560 = 81/560

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