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Subtract 9/6 from 16/8

1^st number: 2 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

16/8 - 9/6 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   16/8 = 16 × 3/8 × 3 = 48/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   9/6 = 9 × 4/6 × 4 = 36/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/24 - 36/24 = 48 - 36/24 = 12/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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