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Subtract 16/10 from 10/20

1^st number: 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

10/20 - 16/10 is -11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   10/20 = 10 × 1/20 × 1 = 10/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   16/10 = 16 × 2/10 × 2 = 32/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/20 - 32/20 = 10 - 32/20 = -22/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/10

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