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Subtract 7/45 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 7/45

63/16 - 7/45 is 2723/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   63/16 = 63 × 45/16 × 45 = 2835/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   7/45 = 7 × 16/45 × 16 = 112/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/720 - 112/720 = 2835 - 112/720 = 2723/720
5. In mixed form: 3563/720

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