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Subtract 16/27 from 63/15

1^st number: 4 3/15, 2^nd number: 16/27

63/15 - 16/27 is 487/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   63/15 = 63 × 9/15 × 9 = 567/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   16/27 = 16 × 5/27 × 5 = 80/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/135 - 80/135 = 567 - 80/135 = 487/135
5. In mixed form: 382/135

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