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Subtract 35/81 from 9/16

9/16 - 35/81 is 169/1296.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   9/16 = 9 × 81/16 × 81 = 729/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   35/81 = 35 × 16/81 × 16 = 560/1296
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/1296 - 560/1296 = 729 - 560/1296 = 169/1296

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