Answers

Subtract 75/27 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

63/16 - 75/27 is 167/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   63/16 = 63 × 27/16 × 27 = 1701/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   75/27 = 75 × 16/27 × 16 = 1200/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1701/432 - 1200/432 = 1701 - 1200/432 = 501/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/144
6. In mixed form: 123/144

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