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Subtract 14/30 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 14/30

63/4 - 14/30 is 917/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   63/4 = 63 × 15/4 × 15 = 945/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/60 - 28/60 = 945 - 28/60 = 917/60
5. In mixed form: 1517/60

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