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Subtract 8/15 from 5/16

5/16 - 8/15 is -53/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   8/15 = 8 × 16/15 × 16 = 128/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/240 - 128/240 = 75 - 128/240 = -53/240

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