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Subtract 9/6 from 10/16

1^st number: 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

10/16 - 9/6 is -7/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   9/6 = 9 × 8/6 × 8 = 72/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/48 - 72/48 = 30 - 72/48 = -42/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/8

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