Answers

Subtract 98/16 from 24/42

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

24/42 - 98/16 is -311/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   24/42 = 24 × 8/42 × 8 = 192/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   98/16 = 98 × 21/16 × 21 = 2058/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/336 - 2058/336 = 192 - 2058/336 = -1866/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -311/56

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