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Subtract 45/16 from 5/8

1^st number: 5/8, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

5/8 - 45/16 is -35/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
   5/8 = 5 × 2/8 × 2 = 10/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   45/16 = 45 × 1/16 × 1 = 45/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/16 - 45/16 = 10 - 45/16 = -35/16

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