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Subtract 21/80 from 16/14

1^st number: 1 2/14, 2^nd number: 21/80

16/14 - 21/80 is 493/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   16/14 = 16 × 40/14 × 40 = 640/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   21/80 = 21 × 7/80 × 7 = 147/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/560 - 147/560 = 640 - 147/560 = 493/560

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