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Subtract 10/16 from 24/18

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 10/16

24/18 - 10/16 is 17/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   24/18 = 24 × 8/18 × 8 = 192/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   10/16 = 10 × 9/16 × 9 = 90/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/144 - 90/144 = 192 - 90/144 = 102/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/24

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