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Subtract 56/35 from 16/63

1^st number: 16/63, 2^nd number: 1 21/35

16/63 - 56/35 is -424/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   56/35 = 56 × 9/35 × 9 = 504/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/315 - 504/315 = 80 - 504/315 = -424/315

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