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Subtract 54/70 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 54/70

70/16 - 54/70 is 1009/280.

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,
   70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   54/70 = 54 × 8/70 × 8 = 432/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/560 - 432/560 = 2450 - 432/560 = 2018/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1009/280
6. In mixed form: 3169/280

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