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Subtract 5/32 from 16/63

16/63 - 5/32 is 197/2016.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   16/63 = 16 × 32/63 × 32 = 512/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
   5/32 = 5 × 63/32 × 63 = 315/2016
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   512/2016 - 315/2016 = 512 - 315/2016 = 197/2016

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