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Subtract 16/27 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 16/27

25/8 - 16/27 is 547/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   25/8 = 25 × 27/8 × 27 = 675/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   16/27 = 16 × 8/27 × 8 = 128/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/216 - 128/216 = 675 - 128/216 = 547/216
5. In mixed form: 2115/216

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