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Subtract 3/35 from 35/16

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

35/16 - 3/35 is 1177/560.

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,
   35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/560 - 48/560 = 1225 - 48/560 = 1177/560
5. In mixed form: 257/560

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