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Subtract 9/35 from 9/16

9/16 - 9/35 is 171/560.

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,
   9/16 = 9 × 35/16 × 35 = 315/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   9/35 = 9 × 16/35 × 16 = 144/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/560 - 144/560 = 315 - 144/560 = 171/560

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