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Subtract 15/4 from 10/16

1^st number: 10/16, 2^nd number: 3 3/4

10/16 - 15/4 is -25/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 4 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   10/16 = 10 × 1/16 × 1 = 10/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   15/4 = 15 × 4/4 × 4 = 60/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/16 - 60/16 = 10 - 60/16 = -50/16
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/8

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