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Subtract 45/16 from 5/56

1^st number: 5/56, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

5/56 - 45/16 is -305/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   5/56 = 5 × 2/56 × 2 = 10/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   45/16 = 45 × 7/16 × 7 = 315/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/112 - 315/112 = 10 - 315/112 = -305/112

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