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Subtract 8/70 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 8/70

35/16 - 8/70 is 1161/560.

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,
   35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   8/70 = 8 × 8/70 × 8 = 64/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/560 - 64/560 = 1225 - 64/560 = 1161/560
5. In mixed form: 241/560

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