Answers

Subtract 56/30 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

70/16 - 56/30 is 301/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   70/16 = 70 × 15/16 × 15 = 1050/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   56/30 = 56 × 8/30 × 8 = 448/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/240 - 448/240 = 1050 - 448/240 = 602/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/120
6. In mixed form: 261/120

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