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Subtract 27/7 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 3 6/7

63/16 - 27/7 is 9/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
   27/7 = 27 × 16/7 × 16 = 432/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/112 - 432/112 = 441 - 432/112 = 9/112

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