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Subtract 40/63 from 16/7

1^st number: 2 2/7, 2^nd number: 40/63

16/7 - 40/63 is 104/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   16/7 = 16 × 9/7 × 9 = 144/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   40/63 = 40 × 1/63 × 1 = 40/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/63 - 40/63 = 144 - 40/63 = 104/63
5. In mixed form: 141/63

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