Answers

Subtract 98/16 from 42/6

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

42/6 - 98/16 is 7/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   42/6 = 42 × 8/6 × 8 = 336/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   98/16 = 98 × 3/16 × 3 = 294/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/48 - 294/48 = 336 - 294/48 = 42/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/8

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