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Subtract 16/27 from 54/75

54/75 - 16/27 is 86/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   54/75 = 54 × 9/75 × 9 = 486/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   16/27 = 16 × 25/27 × 25 = 400/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   486/675 - 400/675 = 486 - 400/675 = 86/675

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