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Subtract 40/35 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

35/16 - 40/35 is 117/112.

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,
   40/35 = 40 × 16/35 × 16 = 640/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/560 - 640/560 = 1225 - 640/560 = 585/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/112
6. In mixed form: 15/112

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