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Subtract 16/35 from 15/10

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 16/35

15/10 - 16/35 is 73/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   15/10 = 15 × 7/10 × 7 = 105/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   16/35 = 16 × 2/35 × 2 = 32/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/70 - 32/70 = 105 - 32/70 = 73/70
5. In mixed form: 13/70

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