Answers

Subtract 96/36 from 63/16

1^st number: 3 15/16, 2^nd number: 2 24/36

63/16 - 96/36 is 61/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 36 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 36 × 4 = 144,
   96/36 = 96 × 4/36 × 4 = 384/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/144 - 384/144 = 567 - 384/144 = 183/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/48
6. In mixed form: 113/48

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