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Subtract 27/36 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 27/36

63/4 - 27/36 is 15/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   63/4 = 63 × 9/4 × 9 = 567/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   27/36 = 27 × 1/36 × 1 = 27/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/36 - 27/36 = 567 - 27/36 = 540/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/1

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