Answers

Subtract 6/16 from 42/16

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

42/16 - 6/16 is 9/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   42/16 - 6/16 = 42 - 6/16 = 36/16
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
3. In mixed form: 21/4

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