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Subtract 16/21 from 6/35

6/35 - 16/21 is -62/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 21 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   6/35 = 6 × 3/35 × 3 = 18/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
   16/21 = 16 × 5/21 × 5 = 80/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/105 - 80/105 = 18 - 80/105 = -62/105

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