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Subtract 70/16 from 63/6

1^st number: 10 3/6, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

63/6 - 70/16 is 49/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   63/6 = 63 × 8/6 × 8 = 504/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   70/16 = 70 × 3/16 × 3 = 210/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/48 - 210/48 = 504 - 210/48 = 294/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/8
6. In mixed form: 61/8

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