Answers

Subtract 70/14 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

70/16 - 70/14 is -5/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   70/16 = 70 × 7/16 × 7 = 490/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   70/14 = 70 × 8/14 × 8 = 560/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/112 - 560/112 = 490 - 560/112 = -70/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8

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