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Subtract 6/49 from 2/16

2/16 - 6/49 is 1/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 49 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   2/16 = 2 × 49/16 × 49 = 98/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
   6/49 = 6 × 16/49 × 16 = 96/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/784 - 96/784 = 98 - 96/784 = 2/784
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/392

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