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Subtract 16/27 from 63/4

1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 16/27

63/4 - 16/27 is 1637/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    63/4 = 63 × 27/4 × 27 = 1701/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    16/27 = 16 × 4/27 × 4 = 64/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1701/108 - 64/108 = 1701 - 64/108 = 1637/108
  5. In mixed form: 1517/108

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