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Subtract 3/36 from 16/63

16/63 - 3/36 is 43/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/252 - 21/252 = 64 - 21/252 = 43/252

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