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Subtract 1/16 from 80/27

1^st number: 2 26/27, 2^nd number: 1/16

80/27 - 1/16 is 1253/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   80/27 = 80 × 16/27 × 16 = 1280/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   1/16 = 1 × 27/16 × 27 = 27/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1280/432 - 27/432 = 1280 - 27/432 = 1253/432
5. In mixed form: 2389/432

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