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Subtract 10/75 from 2/16

2/16 - 10/75 is -1/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   2/16 = 2 × 75/16 × 75 = 150/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   10/75 = 10 × 16/75 × 16 = 160/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/1200 - 160/1200 = 150 - 160/1200 = -10/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/120

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