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Subtract 15/16 from 70/35

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 15/16

70/35 - 15/16 is 17/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   70/35 = 70 × 16/35 × 16 = 1120/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/560 - 525/560 = 1120 - 525/560 = 595/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/16
6. In mixed form: 11/16

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