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Subtract 63/16 from 98/3

1^st number: 32 2/3, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

98/3 - 63/16 is 1379/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
   98/3 = 98 × 16/3 × 16 = 1568/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   63/16 = 63 × 3/16 × 3 = 189/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1568/48 - 189/48 = 1568 - 189/48 = 1379/48
5. In mixed form: 2835/48

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