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Subtract 2/8 from 2/16

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

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

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