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Subtract 4/54 from 56/16

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 4/54

56/16 - 4/54 is 185/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   56/16 = 56 × 27/16 × 27 = 1512/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   4/54 = 4 × 8/54 × 8 = 32/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/432 - 32/432 = 1512 - 32/432 = 1480/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/54
6. In mixed form: 323/54

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