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Subtract 16/7 from 5/35

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

5/35 - 16/7 is -15/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   5/35 = 5 × 1/35 × 1 = 5/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   16/7 = 16 × 5/7 × 5 = 80/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/35 - 80/35 = 5 - 80/35 = -75/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7

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