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Subtract 56/80 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 56/80

70/16 - 56/80 is 147/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   56/80 = 56 × 1/80 × 1 = 56/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/80 - 56/80 = 350 - 56/80 = 294/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/40
6. In mixed form: 327/40

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