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Subtract 16/5 from 25/56

1^st number: 25/56, 2^nd number: 3 1/5

25/56 - 16/5 is -771/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   16/5 = 16 × 56/5 × 56 = 896/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/280 - 896/280 = 125 - 896/280 = -771/280

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