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Subtract 30/8 from 2/16

1^st number: 2/16, 2^nd number: 3 6/8

2/16 - 30/8 is -29/8.

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,
   30/8 = 30 × 2/8 × 2 = 60/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/16 - 60/16 = 2 - 60/16 = -58/16
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/8

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