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Subtract 63/16 from 54/12

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

54/12 - 63/16 is 9/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   54/12 = 54 × 4/12 × 4 = 216/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/48 - 189/48 = 216 - 189/48 = 27/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/16

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