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Subtract 6/10 from 81/16

1^st number: 5 1/16, 2^nd number: 6/10

81/16 - 6/10 is 357/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   81/16 = 81 × 5/16 × 5 = 405/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   6/10 = 6 × 8/10 × 8 = 48/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/80 - 48/80 = 405 - 48/80 = 357/80
5. In mixed form: 437/80

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