Answers

Subtract 42/4 from 14/16

1^st number: 14/16, 2^nd number: 10 2/4

14/16 - 42/4 is -77/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 4 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   14/16 = 14 × 1/16 × 1 = 14/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   42/4 = 42 × 4/4 × 4 = 168/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/16 - 168/16 = 14 - 168/16 = -154/16
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/8

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