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Subtract 24/35 from 75/16

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 24/35

75/16 - 24/35 is 2241/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   75/16 = 75 × 35/16 × 35 = 2625/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   24/35 = 24 × 16/35 × 16 = 384/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/560 - 384/560 = 2625 - 384/560 = 2241/560
5. In mixed form: 41/560

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