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Subtract 10/9 from 16/35

1^st number: 16/35, 2^nd number: 1 1/9

16/35 - 10/9 is -206/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   10/9 = 10 × 35/9 × 35 = 350/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/315 - 350/315 = 144 - 350/315 = -206/315

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