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Subtract 63/16 from 84/56

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

84/56 - 63/16 is -39/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
   84/56 = 84 × 2/56 × 2 = 168/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/112 - 441/112 = 168 - 441/112 = -273/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/16

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