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Subtract 25/54 from 3/16

3/16 - 25/54 is -119/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   3/16 = 3 × 27/16 × 27 = 81/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   25/54 = 25 × 8/54 × 8 = 200/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/432 - 200/432 = 81 - 200/432 = -119/432

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