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Subtract 27/35 from 16/4

1^st number: 4 0/4, 2^nd number: 27/35

16/4 - 27/35 is 113/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   16/4 = 16 × 35/4 × 35 = 560/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   27/35 = 27 × 4/35 × 4 = 108/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/140 - 108/140 = 560 - 108/140 = 452/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/35
6. In mixed form: 38/35

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