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Subtract 25/18 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

70/16 - 25/18 is 215/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   70/16 = 70 × 9/16 × 9 = 630/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   25/18 = 25 × 8/18 × 8 = 200/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/144 - 200/144 = 630 - 200/144 = 430/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/72
6. In mixed form: 271/72

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