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Subtract 81/16 from 10/48

1^st number: 10/48, 2^nd number: 5 1/16

10/48 - 81/16 is -233/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   81/16 = 81 × 3/16 × 3 = 243/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/48 - 243/48 = 10 - 243/48 = -233/48

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