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Subtract 7/16 from 75/20

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 7/16

75/20 - 7/16 is 53/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   75/20 = 75 × 4/20 × 4 = 300/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   7/16 = 7 × 5/16 × 5 = 35/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/80 - 35/80 = 300 - 35/80 = 265/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/16
6. In mixed form: 35/16

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