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Subtract 70/16 from 7/24

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

7/24 - 70/16 is -49/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   7/24 = 7 × 2/24 × 2 = 14/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   70/16 = 70 × 3/16 × 3 = 210/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/48 - 210/48 = 14 - 210/48 = -196/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/12

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