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Subtract 14/18 from 54/16

1^st number: 3 6/16, 2^nd number: 14/18

54/16 - 14/18 is 187/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   54/16 = 54 × 9/16 × 9 = 486/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   14/18 = 14 × 8/18 × 8 = 112/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/144 - 112/144 = 486 - 112/144 = 374/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/72
6. In mixed form: 243/72

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