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Subtract 16/35 from 9/4

1^st number: 2 1/4, 2^nd number: 16/35

9/4 - 16/35 is 251/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   9/4 = 9 × 35/4 × 35 = 315/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   16/35 = 16 × 4/35 × 4 = 64/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/140 - 64/140 = 315 - 64/140 = 251/140
5. In mixed form: 1111/140

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