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Subtract 49/16 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

14/6 - 49/16 is -35/48.

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,
   14/6 = 14 × 8/6 × 8 = 112/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   49/16 = 49 × 3/16 × 3 = 147/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/48 - 147/48 = 112 - 147/48 = -35/48

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