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## Subtract 16/5 from 1/3

1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 3 1/5

1/3 - 16/5 is -43/15.

#### Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
1/3 = 1 × 5/3 × 5 = 5/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
16/5 = 16 × 3/5 × 3 = 48/15
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
5/15 - 48/15 = 5 - 48/15 = -43/15

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