Answers

Subtract 8/7 from 42/16

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

42/16 - 8/7 is 83/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   42/16 = 42 × 7/16 × 7 = 294/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   8/7 = 8 × 16/7 × 16 = 128/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   294/112 - 128/112 = 294 - 128/112 = 166/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/56
6. In mixed form: 127/56

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