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Subtract 35/16 from 8/14

1^st number: 8/14, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

8/14 - 35/16 is -181/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   8/14 = 8 × 8/14 × 8 = 64/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   35/16 = 35 × 7/16 × 7 = 245/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/112 - 245/112 = 64 - 245/112 = -181/112

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