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Subtract 9/14 from 27/16

1^st number: 1 11/16, 2^nd number: 9/14

27/16 - 9/14 is 117/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 14 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 14 × 8 = 112,
   9/14 = 9 × 8/14 × 8 = 72/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/112 - 72/112 = 189 - 72/112 = 117/112
5. In mixed form: 15/112

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