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Subtract 63/16 from 2/36

1^st number: 2/36, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

2/36 - 63/16 is -559/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/144 - 567/144 = 8 - 567/144 = -559/144

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