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Subtract 16/54 from 36/56

36/56 - 16/54 is 131/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   36/56 = 36 × 27/56 × 27 = 972/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   16/54 = 16 × 28/54 × 28 = 448/1512
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/1512 - 448/1512 = 972 - 448/1512 = 524/1512
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/378

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