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Subtract 1/16 from 35/54

35/54 - 1/16 is 253/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   35/54 = 35 × 8/54 × 8 = 280/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   1/16 = 1 × 27/16 × 27 = 27/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/432 - 27/432 = 280 - 27/432 = 253/432

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