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Subtract 9/6 from 16/72

1^st number: 16/72, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

16/72 - 9/6 is -23/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   16/72 = 16 × 1/72 × 1 = 16/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   9/6 = 9 × 12/6 × 12 = 108/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/72 - 108/72 = 16 - 108/72 = -92/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/18

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