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Subtract 27/16 from 5/49

1^st number: 5/49, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

5/49 - 27/16 is -1243/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 16 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
   5/49 = 5 × 16/49 × 16 = 80/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   27/16 = 27 × 49/16 × 49 = 1323/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/784 - 1323/784 = 80 - 1323/784 = -1243/784

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