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Subtract 8/90 from 70/16

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 8/90

70/16 - 8/90 is 1543/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   70/16 = 70 × 45/16 × 45 = 3150/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   8/90 = 8 × 8/90 × 8 = 64/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3150/720 - 64/720 = 3150 - 64/720 = 3086/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1543/360
6. In mixed form: 4103/360

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