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Subtract 45/16 from 72/5

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

72/5 - 45/16 is 927/80.

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,
   72/5 = 72 × 16/5 × 16 = 1152/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1152/80 - 225/80 = 1152 - 225/80 = 927/80
5. In mixed form: 1147/80

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