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Subtract 25/16 from 14/24

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

14/24 - 25/16 is -47/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   14/24 = 14 × 2/24 × 2 = 28/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/48 - 75/48 = 28 - 75/48 = -47/48

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