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Subtract 49/56 from 1/16

1/16 - 49/56 is -13/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 56 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   49/56 = 49 × 2/56 × 2 = 98/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/112 - 98/112 = 7 - 98/112 = -91/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/16

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