Answers

Subtract 81/3 from 16/8

1^st number: 2 0/8, 2^nd number: 27 0/3

16/8 - 81/3 is -25/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   16/8 = 16 × 3/8 × 3 = 48/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   81/3 = 81 × 8/3 × 8 = 648/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/24 - 648/24 = 48 - 648/24 = -600/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/1

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