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Subtract 35/16 from 6/10

1^st number: 6/10, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

6/10 - 35/16 is -127/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   6/10 = 6 × 8/10 × 8 = 48/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   35/16 = 35 × 5/16 × 5 = 175/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/80 - 175/80 = 48 - 175/80 = -127/80

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