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Subtract 10/16 from 24/75

24/75 - 10/16 is -61/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   24/75 = 24 × 16/75 × 16 = 384/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   10/16 = 10 × 75/16 × 75 = 750/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/1200 - 750/1200 = 384 - 750/1200 = -366/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/200

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