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Subtract 30/5 from 10/16

1^st number: 10/16, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

10/16 - 30/5 is -43/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   30/5 = 30 × 16/5 × 16 = 480/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/80 - 480/80 = 50 - 480/80 = -430/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/8

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