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Subtract 35/9 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

35/16 - 35/9 is -245/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   35/16 = 35 × 9/16 × 9 = 315/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   35/9 = 35 × 16/9 × 16 = 560/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/144 - 560/144 = 315 - 560/144 = -245/144

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