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Subtract 40/54 from 16/5

1^st number: 3 1/5, 2^nd number: 40/54

16/5 - 40/54 is 332/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   16/5 = 16 × 54/5 × 54 = 864/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/270 - 200/270 = 864 - 200/270 = 664/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 332/135
6. In mixed form: 262/135

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