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Subtract 35/16 from 27/35

1^st number: 27/35, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

27/35 - 35/16 is -793/560.

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,
   27/35 = 27 × 16/35 × 16 = 432/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/560 - 1225/560 = 432 - 1225/560 = -793/560

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