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Subtract 5/54 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 5/54

49/16 - 5/54 is 1283/432.

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,
   49/16 = 49 × 27/16 × 27 = 1323/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   5/54 = 5 × 8/54 × 8 = 40/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/432 - 40/432 = 1323 - 40/432 = 1283/432
5. In mixed form: 2419/432

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