Answers

Subtract 49/6 from 42/16

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 8 1/6

42/16 - 49/6 is -133/24.

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,
   42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   49/6 = 49 × 8/6 × 8 = 392/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/48 - 392/48 = 126 - 392/48 = -266/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/24

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