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Subtract 16/6 from 6/14

1^st number: 6/14, 2^nd number: 2 4/6

6/14 - 16/6 is -47/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   6/14 = 6 × 3/14 × 3 = 18/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   16/6 = 16 × 7/6 × 7 = 112/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/42 - 112/42 = 18 - 112/42 = -94/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/21

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