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Subtract 70/21 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 3 7/21

70/16 - 70/21 is 25/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   70/16 = 70 × 21/16 × 21 = 1470/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   70/21 = 70 × 16/21 × 16 = 1120/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/336 - 1120/336 = 1470 - 1120/336 = 350/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
6. In mixed form: 11/24

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