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Subtract 16/54 from 49/40

1^st number: 1 9/40, 2^nd number: 16/54

49/40 - 16/54 is 1003/1080.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 54 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   49/40 = 49 × 27/40 × 27 = 1323/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   16/54 = 16 × 20/54 × 20 = 320/1080
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/1080 - 320/1080 = 1323 - 320/1080 = 1003/1080

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