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Subtract 4/15 from 63/16

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

63/16 - 4/15 is 881/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 15 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 15 × 16 = 240,
    4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    945/240 - 64/240 = 945 - 64/240 = 881/240
  5. In mixed form: 3161/240

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