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Subtract 16/63 from 1/49

1/49 - 16/63 is -103/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 63 is 441
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
   1/49 = 1 × 9/49 × 9 = 9/441
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
   16/63 = 16 × 7/63 × 7 = 112/441
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/441 - 112/441 = 9 - 112/441 = -103/441

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