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Subtract 27/16 from 24/35

1^st number: 24/35, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

24/35 - 27/16 is -561/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   24/35 = 24 × 16/35 × 16 = 384/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   27/16 = 27 × 35/16 × 35 = 945/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/560 - 945/560 = 384 - 945/560 = -561/560

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