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Subtract 63/84 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 63/84

63/16 - 63/84 is 51/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   63/16 = 63 × 21/16 × 21 = 1323/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   63/84 = 63 × 4/84 × 4 = 252/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1323/336 - 252/336 = 1323 - 252/336 = 1071/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/16
6. In mixed form: 33/16

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