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Subtract 27/7 from 16/3

1^st number: 5 1/3, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

16/3 - 27/7 is 31/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   16/3 = 16 × 7/3 × 7 = 112/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
   27/7 = 27 × 3/7 × 3 = 81/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/21 - 81/21 = 112 - 81/21 = 31/21
5. In mixed form: 110/21

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