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Subtract 4/16 from 8/35

8/35 - 4/16 is -3/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   8/35 = 8 × 16/35 × 16 = 128/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   4/16 = 4 × 35/16 × 35 = 140/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/560 - 140/560 = 128 - 140/560 = -12/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/140

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