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Subtract 63/16 from 1/49

1^st number: 1/49, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

1/49 - 63/16 is -3071/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 16 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
   1/49 = 1 × 16/49 × 16 = 16/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   63/16 = 63 × 49/16 × 49 = 3087/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/784 - 3087/784 = 16 - 3087/784 = -3071/784

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