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Subtract 42/70 from 8/16

8/16 - 42/70 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   8/16 = 8 × 35/16 × 35 = 280/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   42/70 = 42 × 8/70 × 8 = 336/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/560 - 336/560 = 280 - 336/560 = -56/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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