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Subtract 15/16 from 35/40

35/40 - 15/16 is -1/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   35/40 = 35 × 2/40 × 2 = 70/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/80 - 75/80 = 70 - 75/80 = -5/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/16

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