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Subtract 16/35 from 8/9

8/9 - 16/35 is 136/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   8/9 = 8 × 35/9 × 35 = 280/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/315 - 144/315 = 280 - 144/315 = 136/315

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