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Subtract 42/16 from 1/6

1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 2 10/16

1/6 - 42/16 is -59/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 16 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
    1/6 = 1 × 8/6 × 8 = 8/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/48 - 126/48 = 8 - 126/48 = -118/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/24

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