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Subtract 8/35 from 21/16

1^st number: 1 5/16, 2^nd number: 8/35

21/16 - 8/35 is 607/560.

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,
   21/16 = 21 × 35/16 × 35 = 735/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/560 - 128/560 = 735 - 128/560 = 607/560
5. In mixed form: 147/560

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