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Subtract 35/24 from 6/16

1^st number: 6/16, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

6/16 - 35/24 is -13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   35/24 = 35 × 2/24 × 2 = 70/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/48 - 70/48 = 18 - 70/48 = -52/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12

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