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Subtract 14/5 from 7/16

1^st number: 7/16, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

7/16 - 14/5 is -189/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   14/5 = 14 × 16/5 × 16 = 224/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/80 - 224/80 = 35 - 224/80 = -189/80

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