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Subtract 16/27 from 63/30

1^st number: 2 3/30, 2^nd number: 16/27

63/30 - 16/27 is 407/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   63/30 = 63 × 9/30 × 9 = 567/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/270 - 160/270 = 567 - 160/270 = 407/270
5. In mixed form: 1137/270

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