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Subtract 16/81 from 36/56

36/56 - 16/81 is 505/1134.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 81 is 4536
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
   36/56 = 36 × 81/56 × 81 = 2916/4536
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
   16/81 = 16 × 56/81 × 56 = 896/4536
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2916/4536 - 896/4536 = 2916 - 896/4536 = 2020/4536
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 505/1134

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