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Subtract 8/6 from 4/16

1^st number: 4/16, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

4/16 - 8/6 is -13/12.

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,
   4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   8/6 = 8 × 8/6 × 8 = 64/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/48 - 64/48 = 12 - 64/48 = -52/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12

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