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Subtract 15/16 from 42/4

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 15/16

42/4 - 15/16 is 153/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
   42/4 = 42 × 4/4 × 4 = 168/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   15/16 = 15 × 1/16 × 1 = 15/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/16 - 15/16 = 168 - 15/16 = 153/16
5. In mixed form: 99/16

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