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Subtract 63/16 from 4/75

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

4/75 - 63/16 is -4661/1200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   4/75 = 4 × 16/75 × 16 = 64/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   63/16 = 63 × 75/16 × 75 = 4725/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/1200 - 4725/1200 = 64 - 4725/1200 = -4661/1200

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