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Subtract 49/8 from 16/56

1^st number: 16/56, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

16/56 - 49/8 is -327/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   16/56 = 16 × 1/56 × 1 = 16/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   49/8 = 49 × 7/8 × 7 = 343/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/56 - 343/56 = 16 - 343/56 = -327/56

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