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Subtract 63/16 from 36/30

1^st number: 1 6/30, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

36/30 - 63/16 is -219/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   36/30 = 36 × 8/30 × 8 = 288/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   63/16 = 63 × 15/16 × 15 = 945/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/240 - 945/240 = 288 - 945/240 = -657/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -219/80

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