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Subtract 27/35 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 27/35

63/16 - 27/35 is 1773/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   63/16 = 63 × 35/16 × 35 = 2205/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   27/35 = 27 × 16/35 × 16 = 432/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/560 - 432/560 = 2205 - 432/560 = 1773/560
5. In mixed form: 393/560

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