Answers

Subtract 35/16 from 48/70

1^st number: 48/70, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

48/70 - 35/16 is -841/560.

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,
   48/70 = 48 × 8/70 × 8 = 384/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/560 - 1225/560 = 384 - 1225/560 = -841/560

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