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Subtract 98/16 from 14/54

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

14/54 - 98/16 is -1267/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   14/54 = 14 × 8/54 × 8 = 112/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   98/16 = 98 × 27/16 × 27 = 2646/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/432 - 2646/432 = 112 - 2646/432 = -2534/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1267/216

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