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Subtract 63/16 from 18/24

1^st number: 18/24, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

18/24 - 63/16 is -51/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   18/24 = 18 × 2/24 × 2 = 36/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/48 - 189/48 = 36 - 189/48 = -153/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/16

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