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Subtract 98/16 from 80/70

1^st number: 1 10/70, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

80/70 - 98/16 is -279/56.

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,
   80/70 = 80 × 8/70 × 8 = 640/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   98/16 = 98 × 35/16 × 35 = 3430/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/560 - 3430/560 = 640 - 3430/560 = -2790/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -279/56

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