Answers

Subtract 70/35 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

70/16 - 70/35 is 19/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 35 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 35 × 16 = 560,
   70/35 = 70 × 16/35 × 16 = 1120/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/560 - 1120/560 = 2450 - 1120/560 = 1330/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/8
6. In mixed form: 23/8

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