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Subtract 35/16 from 7/30

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

7/30 - 35/16 is -469/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   7/30 = 7 × 8/30 × 8 = 56/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   35/16 = 35 × 15/16 × 15 = 525/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/240 - 525/240 = 56 - 525/240 = -469/240

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