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Subtract 63/18 from 16/4

1^st number: 4 0/4, 2^nd number: 3 9/18

16/4 - 63/18 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   16/4 = 16 × 9/4 × 9 = 144/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   63/18 = 63 × 2/18 × 2 = 126/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/36 - 126/36 = 144 - 126/36 = 18/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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