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Subtract 98/16 from 32/70

1^st number: 32/70, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

32/70 - 98/16 is -1587/280.

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,
   32/70 = 32 × 8/70 × 8 = 256/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   98/16 = 98 × 35/16 × 35 = 3430/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/560 - 3430/560 = 256 - 3430/560 = -3174/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1587/280

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