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Subtract 7/60 from 16/63

16/63 - 7/60 is 173/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 60 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
   16/63 = 16 × 20/63 × 20 = 320/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
   7/60 = 7 × 21/60 × 21 = 147/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/1260 - 147/1260 = 320 - 147/1260 = 173/1260

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