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Subtract 16/7 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

10/6 - 16/7 is -13/21.

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,
   10/6 = 10 × 7/6 × 7 = 70/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   16/7 = 16 × 6/7 × 6 = 96/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/42 - 96/42 = 70 - 96/42 = -26/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/21

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