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Subtract 63/16 from 84/10

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

84/10 - 63/16 is 357/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   84/10 = 84 × 8/10 × 8 = 672/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   63/16 = 63 × 5/16 × 5 = 315/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/80 - 315/80 = 672 - 315/80 = 357/80
5. In mixed form: 437/80

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