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Subtract 1/16 from 28/81

28/81 - 1/16 is 367/1296.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 16 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   28/81 = 28 × 16/81 × 16 = 448/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   1/16 = 1 × 81/16 × 81 = 81/1296
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/1296 - 81/1296 = 448 - 81/1296 = 367/1296

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