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Subtract 63/16 from 10/80

1^st number: 10/80, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

10/80 - 63/16 is -61/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   10/80 = 10 × 1/80 × 1 = 10/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   63/16 = 63 × 5/16 × 5 = 315/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/80 - 315/80 = 10 - 315/80 = -305/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/16

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