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Subtract 15/20 from 16/10

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 15/20

16/10 - 15/20 is 17/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   16/10 = 16 × 2/10 × 2 = 32/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   15/20 = 15 × 1/20 × 1 = 15/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/20 - 15/20 = 32 - 15/20 = 17/20

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