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Subtract 7/16 from 14/10

1^st number: 1 4/10, 2^nd number: 7/16

14/10 - 7/16 is 77/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   14/10 = 14 × 8/10 × 8 = 112/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/80 - 35/80 = 112 - 35/80 = 77/80

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