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Subtract 10/7 from 9/16

1^st number: 9/16, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

9/16 - 10/7 is -97/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   9/16 = 9 × 7/16 × 7 = 63/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   10/7 = 10 × 16/7 × 16 = 160/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   63/112 - 160/112 = 63 - 160/112 = -97/112

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