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Subtract 98/16 from 14/6

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

14/6 - 98/16 is -91/24.

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,
   14/6 = 14 × 8/6 × 8 = 112/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   98/16 = 98 × 3/16 × 3 = 294/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/48 - 294/48 = 112 - 294/48 = -182/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/24

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