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Subtract 81/16 from 5/14

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

5/14 - 81/16 is -527/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   5/14 = 5 × 8/14 × 8 = 40/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   81/16 = 81 × 7/16 × 7 = 567/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/112 - 567/112 = 40 - 567/112 = -527/112

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