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Subtract 16/7 from 3/6

1st number: 3/6, 2nd number: 2 2/7

3/6 - 16/7 is -25/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    3/6 = 3 × 7/6 × 7 = 21/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    16/7 = 16 × 6/7 × 6 = 96/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/42 - 96/42 = 21 - 96/42 = -75/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/14

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