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Subtract 16/54 from 54/15

1^st number: 3 9/15, 2^nd number: 16/54

54/15 - 16/54 is 446/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   54/15 = 54 × 18/15 × 18 = 972/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/270 - 80/270 = 972 - 80/270 = 892/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 446/135
6. In mixed form: 341/135

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