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Subtract 6/75 from 16/10

1^st number: 1 6/10, 2^nd number: 6/75

16/10 - 6/75 is 38/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   16/10 = 16 × 15/10 × 15 = 240/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/150 - 12/150 = 240 - 12/150 = 228/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/25
6. In mixed form: 113/25

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