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Subtract 14/27 from 10/16

10/16 - 14/27 is 23/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   10/16 = 10 × 27/16 × 27 = 270/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   14/27 = 14 × 16/27 × 16 = 224/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/432 - 224/432 = 270 - 224/432 = 46/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/216

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