Answers

Subtract 20/30 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 20/30

63/16 - 20/30 is 157/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   63/16 = 63 × 15/16 × 15 = 945/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   20/30 = 20 × 8/30 × 8 = 160/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/240 - 160/240 = 945 - 160/240 = 785/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/48
6. In mixed form: 313/48

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