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Subtract 16/27 from 81/25

1^st number: 3 6/25, 2^nd number: 16/27

81/25 - 16/27 is 1787/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   81/25 = 81 × 27/25 × 27 = 2187/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   16/27 = 16 × 25/27 × 25 = 400/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2187/675 - 400/675 = 2187 - 400/675 = 1787/675
5. In mixed form: 2437/675

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