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Subtract 6/16 from 2/35

2/35 - 6/16 is -89/280.

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,
   2/35 = 2 × 16/35 × 16 = 32/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/560 - 210/560 = 32 - 210/560 = -178/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/280

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