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Subtract 15/63 from 36/20

1^st number: 1 16/20, 2^nd number: 15/63

36/20 - 15/63 is 164/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 63 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 63 = 1260,
   36/20 = 36 × 63/20 × 63 = 2268/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   15/63 = 15 × 20/63 × 20 = 300/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/1260 - 300/1260 = 2268 - 300/1260 = 1968/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/105
6. In mixed form: 159/105

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