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Subtract 21/16 from 24/56

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

24/56 - 21/16 is -99/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   24/56 = 24 × 2/56 × 2 = 48/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   21/16 = 21 × 7/16 × 7 = 147/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/112 - 147/112 = 48 - 147/112 = -99/112

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