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Subtract 7/63 from 16/35

16/35 - 7/63 is 109/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   7/63 = 7 × 5/63 × 5 = 35/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/315 - 35/315 = 144 - 35/315 = 109/315

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