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Subtract 25/24 from 6/16

1^st number: 6/16, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

6/16 - 25/24 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   6/16 = 6 × 3/16 × 3 = 18/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   25/24 = 25 × 2/24 × 2 = 50/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/48 - 50/48 = 18 - 50/48 = -32/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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