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Subtract 81/16 from 12/35

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 5 1/16

12/35 - 81/16 is -2643/560.

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,
   12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   81/16 = 81 × 35/16 × 35 = 2835/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/560 - 2835/560 = 192 - 2835/560 = -2643/560

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