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Subtract 42/90 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 42/90

35/16 - 42/90 is 413/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   35/16 = 35 × 45/16 × 45 = 1575/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   42/90 = 42 × 8/90 × 8 = 336/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1575/720 - 336/720 = 1575 - 336/720 = 1239/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 413/240
6. In mixed form: 1173/240

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