Answers

Subtract 42/6 from 16/36

1^st number: 16/36, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

16/36 - 42/6 is -59/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 6 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   16/36 = 16 × 1/36 × 1 = 16/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 6 = 36,
   42/6 = 42 × 6/6 × 6 = 252/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/36 - 252/36 = 16 - 252/36 = -236/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/9

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