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Subtract 49/9 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

63/16 - 49/9 is -217/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   63/16 = 63 × 9/16 × 9 = 567/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   49/9 = 49 × 16/9 × 16 = 784/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/144 - 784/144 = 567 - 784/144 = -217/144

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