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Subtract 15/63 from 15/4

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 15/63

15/4 - 15/63 is 295/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   15/4 = 15 × 63/4 × 63 = 945/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   15/63 = 15 × 4/63 × 4 = 60/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/252 - 60/252 = 945 - 60/252 = 885/252
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 295/84
6. In mixed form: 343/84

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