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Subtract 15/16 from 54/7

1^st number: 7 5/7, 2^nd number: 15/16

54/7 - 15/16 is 759/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   54/7 = 54 × 16/7 × 16 = 864/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   15/16 = 15 × 7/16 × 7 = 105/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/112 - 105/112 = 864 - 105/112 = 759/112
5. In mixed form: 687/112

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