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Subtract 63/16 from 60/54

1^st number: 1 6/54, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

60/54 - 63/16 is -407/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   60/54 = 60 × 8/54 × 8 = 480/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   63/16 = 63 × 27/16 × 27 = 1701/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/432 - 1701/432 = 480 - 1701/432 = -1221/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -407/144

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