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Subtract 63/16 from 6/28

1^st number: 6/28, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

6/28 - 63/16 is -417/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
   6/28 = 6 × 4/28 × 4 = 24/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/112 - 441/112 = 24 - 441/112 = -417/112

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