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Subtract 54/12 from 14/16

1^st number: 14/16, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

14/16 - 54/12 is -29/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   14/16 = 14 × 3/16 × 3 = 42/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   54/12 = 54 × 4/12 × 4 = 216/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/48 - 216/48 = 42 - 216/48 = -174/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/8

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