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Subtract 25/16 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 9/16

6/4 - 25/16 is -1/16.

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,
   6/4 = 6 × 4/4 × 4 = 24/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   25/16 = 25 × 1/16 × 1 = 25/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/16 - 25/16 = 24 - 25/16 = -1/16

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