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Subtract 5/16 from 6/5

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

6/5 - 5/16 is 71/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   6/5 = 6 × 16/5 × 16 = 96/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   5/16 = 5 × 5/16 × 5 = 25/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/80 - 25/80 = 96 - 25/80 = 71/80

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