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Subtract 54/35 from 81/16

1^st number: 5 1/16, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

81/16 - 54/35 is 1971/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   81/16 = 81 × 35/16 × 35 = 2835/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   54/35 = 54 × 16/35 × 16 = 864/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/560 - 864/560 = 2835 - 864/560 = 1971/560
5. In mixed form: 3291/560

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