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Subtract 8/21 from 16/48

16/48 - 8/21 is -1/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   8/21 = 8 × 16/21 × 16 = 128/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/336 - 128/336 = 112 - 128/336 = -16/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21

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