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Subtract 16/70 from 64/90

64/90 - 16/70 is 152/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   64/90 = 64 × 7/90 × 7 = 448/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/630 - 144/630 = 448 - 144/630 = 304/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 152/315

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