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Subtract 16/81 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 16/81

63/4 - 16/81 is 5039/324.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   63/4 = 63 × 81/4 × 81 = 5103/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   16/81 = 16 × 4/81 × 4 = 64/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5103/324 - 64/324 = 5103 - 64/324 = 5039/324
5. In mixed form: 15179/324

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