Answers

Subtract 70/16 from 75/35

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

75/35 - 70/16 is -125/56.

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,
   75/35 = 75 × 16/35 × 16 = 1200/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/560 - 2450/560 = 1200 - 2450/560 = -1250/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/56

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