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Subtract 35/16 from 9/40

1^st number: 9/40, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

9/40 - 35/16 is -157/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   9/40 = 9 × 2/40 × 2 = 18/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   35/16 = 35 × 5/16 × 5 = 175/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/80 - 175/80 = 18 - 175/80 = -157/80

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