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Subtract 75/16 from 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

35/9 - 75/16 is -115/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   35/9 = 35 × 16/9 × 16 = 560/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   75/16 = 75 × 9/16 × 9 = 675/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/144 - 675/144 = 560 - 675/144 = -115/144

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