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Subtract 10/40 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 10/40

35/16 - 10/40 is 31/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   35/16 = 35 × 5/16 × 5 = 175/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   10/40 = 10 × 2/40 × 2 = 20/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/80 - 20/80 = 175 - 20/80 = 155/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
6. In mixed form: 115/16

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