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Subtract 16/27 from 63/36

1^st number: 1 27/36, 2^nd number: 16/27

63/36 - 16/27 is 125/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   63/36 = 63 × 3/36 × 3 = 189/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/108 - 64/108 = 189 - 64/108 = 125/108
5. In mixed form: 117/108

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