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Subtract 6/4 from 16/75

1^st number: 16/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

16/75 - 6/4 is -193/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/300 - 450/300 = 64 - 450/300 = -386/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/150

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