Answers

Subtract 35/30 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

63/16 - 35/30 is 133/48.

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,
   35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/240 - 280/240 = 945 - 280/240 = 665/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/48
6. In mixed form: 237/48

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