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Subtract 49/6 from 25/16

1^st number: 1 9/16, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

25/16 - 49/6 is -317/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   49/6 = 49 × 8/6 × 8 = 392/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/48 - 392/48 = 75 - 392/48 = -317/48

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