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Subtract 63/16 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

84/15 - 63/16 is 133/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   84/15 = 84 × 16/15 × 16 = 1344/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   63/16 = 63 × 15/16 × 15 = 945/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/240 - 945/240 = 1344 - 945/240 = 399/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/80
6. In mixed form: 153/80

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