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Subtract 6/28 from 5/16

5/16 - 6/28 is 11/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   6/28 = 6 × 4/28 × 4 = 24/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/112 - 24/112 = 35 - 24/112 = 11/112

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