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Subtract 35/27 from 10/16

1^st number: 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

10/16 - 35/27 is -145/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/432 - 560/432 = 270 - 560/432 = -290/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -145/216

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