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Subtract 42/20 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

35/16 - 42/20 is 7/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 20 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 20 × 4 = 80,
   42/20 = 42 × 4/20 × 4 = 168/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/80 - 168/80 = 175 - 168/80 = 7/80

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