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Subtract 8/49 from 81/5

1^st number: 16 1/5, 2^nd number: 8/49

81/5 - 8/49 is 3929/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   81/5 = 81 × 49/5 × 49 = 3969/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   8/49 = 8 × 5/49 × 5 = 40/245
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3969/245 - 40/245 = 3969 - 40/245 = 3929/245
5. In mixed form: 169/245

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