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Subtract 70/7 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 10 0/7

70/16 - 70/7 is -45/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 7 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 7 × 16 = 112,
   70/7 = 70 × 16/7 × 16 = 1120/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/112 - 1120/112 = 490 - 1120/112 = -630/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/8

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