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Subtract 63/16 from 25/6

1^st number: 4 1/6, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

25/6 - 63/16 is 11/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   25/6 = 25 × 8/6 × 8 = 200/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/48 - 189/48 = 200 - 189/48 = 11/48

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