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Subtract 80/98 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 80/98

35/16 - 80/98 is 1075/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   35/16 = 35 × 49/16 × 49 = 1715/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
   80/98 = 80 × 8/98 × 8 = 640/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/784 - 640/784 = 1715 - 640/784 = 1075/784
5. In mixed form: 1291/784

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