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Subtract 35/16 from 10/8

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

10/8 - 35/16 is -15/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
   10/8 = 10 × 2/8 × 2 = 20/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   35/16 = 35 × 1/16 × 1 = 35/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/16 - 35/16 = 20 - 35/16 = -15/16

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