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Subtract 48/54 from 75/16

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 48/54

75/16 - 48/54 is 547/144.

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,
   75/16 = 75 × 27/16 × 27 = 2025/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   48/54 = 48 × 8/54 × 8 = 384/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/432 - 384/432 = 2025 - 384/432 = 1641/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 547/144
6. In mixed form: 3115/144

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