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Subtract 6/8 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 6/8

35/16 - 6/8 is 23/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 8 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   35/16 = 35 × 1/16 × 1 = 35/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
   6/8 = 6 × 2/8 × 2 = 12/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/16 - 12/16 = 35 - 12/16 = 23/16
5. In mixed form: 17/16

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