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Subtract 5/14 from 21/16

1^st number: 1 5/16, 2^nd number: 5/14

21/16 - 5/14 is 107/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   21/16 = 21 × 7/16 × 7 = 147/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   5/14 = 5 × 8/14 × 8 = 40/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/112 - 40/112 = 147 - 40/112 = 107/112

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