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Subtract 16/54 from 63/12

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 16/54

63/12 - 16/54 is 535/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   63/12 = 63 × 9/12 × 9 = 567/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   16/54 = 16 × 2/54 × 2 = 32/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/108 - 32/108 = 567 - 32/108 = 535/108
5. In mixed form: 4103/108

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