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Subtract 10/63 from 16/15

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 10/63

16/15 - 10/63 is 286/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 21 = 315,
   16/15 = 16 × 21/15 × 21 = 336/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   10/63 = 10 × 5/63 × 5 = 50/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/315 - 50/315 = 336 - 50/315 = 286/315

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