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Subtract 21/64 from 16/6

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 21/64

16/6 - 21/64 is 449/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
   16/6 = 16 × 32/6 × 32 = 512/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   21/64 = 21 × 3/64 × 3 = 63/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   512/192 - 63/192 = 512 - 63/192 = 449/192
5. In mixed form: 265/192

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