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Subtract 7/16 from 70/75

70/75 - 7/16 is 119/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   70/75 = 70 × 16/75 × 16 = 1120/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   7/16 = 7 × 75/16 × 75 = 525/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/1200 - 525/1200 = 1120 - 525/1200 = 595/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/240

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