Answers

Subtract 42/16 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

10/6 - 42/16 is -23/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   10/6 = 10 × 8/6 × 8 = 80/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/48 - 126/48 = 80 - 126/48 = -46/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/24

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