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Subtract 6/56 from 81/5

1^st number: 16 1/5, 2^nd number: 6/56

81/5 - 6/56 is 2253/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   81/5 = 81 × 56/5 × 56 = 4536/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4536/280 - 30/280 = 4536 - 30/280 = 4506/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2253/140
6. In mixed form: 1613/140

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