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Subtract 8/35 from 15/16

15/16 - 8/35 is 397/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/560 - 128/560 = 525 - 128/560 = 397/560

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