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Subtract 49/16 from 10/4

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

10/4 - 49/16 is -9/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   10/4 = 10 × 4/4 × 4 = 40/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   49/16 = 49 × 1/16 × 1 = 49/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/16 - 49/16 = 40 - 49/16 = -9/16

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