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Subtract 75/6 from 16/54

1^st number: 16/54, 2^nd number: 12 3/6

16/54 - 75/6 is -659/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 6 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   16/54 = 16 × 1/54 × 1 = 16/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   75/6 = 75 × 9/6 × 9 = 675/54
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/54 - 675/54 = 16 - 675/54 = -659/54

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