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Subtract 6/27 from 8/16

8/16 - 6/27 is 5/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   8/16 = 8 × 27/16 × 27 = 216/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   6/27 = 6 × 16/27 × 16 = 96/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/432 - 96/432 = 216 - 96/432 = 120/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18

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