Answers

Subtract 16/54 from 3/75

3/75 - 16/54 is -173/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   3/75 = 3 × 18/75 × 18 = 54/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/1350 - 400/1350 = 54 - 400/1350 = -346/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -173/675

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