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Subtract 36/28 from 27/16

1^st number: 1 11/16, 2^nd number: 1 8/28

27/16 - 36/28 is 45/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   36/28 = 36 × 4/28 × 4 = 144/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/112 - 144/112 = 189 - 144/112 = 45/112

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