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Subtract 8/30 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 8/30

70/16 - 8/30 is 493/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   70/16 = 70 × 15/16 × 15 = 1050/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/240 - 64/240 = 1050 - 64/240 = 986/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 493/120
6. In mixed form: 413/120

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