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Subtract 28/70 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 28/70

49/16 - 28/70 is 213/80.

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,
   49/16 = 49 × 35/16 × 35 = 1715/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   28/70 = 28 × 8/70 × 8 = 224/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/560 - 224/560 = 1715 - 224/560 = 1491/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/80
6. In mixed form: 253/80

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