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Subtract 70/16 from 35/49

1^st number: 35/49, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

35/49 - 70/16 is -205/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 16 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
   35/49 = 35 × 16/49 × 16 = 560/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   70/16 = 70 × 49/16 × 49 = 3430/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/784 - 3430/784 = 560 - 3430/784 = -2870/784
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/56

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