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Subtract 98/80 from 16/56

1^st number: 16/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

16/56 - 98/80 is -263/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
   16/56 = 16 × 10/56 × 10 = 160/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   98/80 = 98 × 7/80 × 7 = 686/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/560 - 686/560 = 160 - 686/560 = -526/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/280

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