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Subtract 6/16 from 70/56

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 6/16

70/56 - 6/16 is 7/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   70/56 = 70 × 2/56 × 2 = 140/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   6/16 = 6 × 7/16 × 7 = 42/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/112 - 42/112 = 140 - 42/112 = 98/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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