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Subtract 49/16 from 8/70

1^st number: 8/70, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

8/70 - 49/16 is -1651/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   8/70 = 8 × 8/70 × 8 = 64/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   49/16 = 49 × 35/16 × 35 = 1715/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/560 - 1715/560 = 64 - 1715/560 = -1651/560

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