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Subtract 42/6 from 16/14

1^st number: 1 2/14, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

16/14 - 42/6 is -41/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   16/14 = 16 × 3/14 × 3 = 48/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   42/6 = 42 × 7/6 × 7 = 294/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/42 - 294/42 = 48 - 294/42 = -246/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/7

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