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Subtract 8/49 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 8/49

63/16 - 8/49 is 2959/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 49 is 784
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
   63/16 = 63 × 49/16 × 49 = 3087/784
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
   8/49 = 8 × 16/49 × 16 = 128/784
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/784 - 128/784 = 3087 - 128/784 = 2959/784
5. In mixed form: 3607/784

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