Answers

Subtract 16/54 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 16/54

75/25 - 16/54 is 73/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   75/25 = 75 × 54/25 × 54 = 4050/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   16/54 = 16 × 25/54 × 25 = 400/1350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/1350 - 400/1350 = 4050 - 400/1350 = 3650/1350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/27
6. In mixed form: 219/27

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