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Subtract 7/16 from 27/7

1^st number: 3 6/7, 2^nd number: 7/16

27/7 - 7/16 is 383/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   27/7 = 27 × 16/7 × 16 = 432/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   7/16 = 7 × 7/16 × 7 = 49/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   432/112 - 49/112 = 432 - 49/112 = 383/112
5. In mixed form: 347/112

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