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Subtract 36/70 from 81/16

1^st number: 5 1/16, 2^nd number: 36/70

81/16 - 36/70 is 2547/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 70 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   81/16 = 81 × 35/16 × 35 = 2835/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   36/70 = 36 × 8/70 × 8 = 288/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/560 - 288/560 = 2835 - 288/560 = 2547/560
5. In mixed form: 4307/560

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