Answers

Subtract 35/16 from 40/84

1^st number: 40/84, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

40/84 - 35/16 is -575/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   40/84 = 40 × 4/84 × 4 = 160/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   35/16 = 35 × 21/16 × 21 = 735/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/336 - 735/336 = 160 - 735/336 = -575/336

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