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Subtract 35/12 from 10/16

1^st number: 10/16, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

10/16 - 35/12 is -55/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   35/12 = 35 × 4/12 × 4 = 140/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/48 - 140/48 = 30 - 140/48 = -110/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/24

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