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Subtract 49/16 from 7/5

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

7/5 - 49/16 is -133/80.

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,
   7/5 = 7 × 16/5 × 16 = 112/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   49/16 = 49 × 5/16 × 5 = 245/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/80 - 245/80 = 112 - 245/80 = -133/80

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