Answers

Subtract 48/81 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 48/81

63/16 - 48/81 is 1445/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   63/16 = 63 × 81/16 × 81 = 5103/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   48/81 = 48 × 16/81 × 16 = 768/1296
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5103/1296 - 768/1296 = 5103 - 768/1296 = 4335/1296
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1445/432
6. In mixed form: 3149/432

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