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Subtract 20/49 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 20/49

70/16 - 20/49 is 1555/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 49 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   70/16 = 70 × 49/16 × 49 = 3430/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
   20/49 = 20 × 16/49 × 16 = 320/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3430/784 - 320/784 = 3430 - 320/784 = 3110/784
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1555/392
6. In mixed form: 3379/392

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