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Subtract 15/63 from 84/5

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 15/63

84/5 - 15/63 is 1739/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   84/5 = 84 × 63/5 × 63 = 5292/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5292/315 - 75/315 = 5292 - 75/315 = 5217/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1739/105
6. In mixed form: 1659/105

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