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Subtract 56/4 from 16/6

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 14 0/4

16/6 - 56/4 is -34/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   16/6 = 16 × 2/6 × 2 = 32/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   56/4 = 56 × 3/4 × 3 = 168/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/12 - 168/12 = 32 - 168/12 = -136/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/3

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