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Subtract 63/56 from 16/7

1^st number: 2 2/7, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

16/7 - 63/56 is 65/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   16/7 = 16 × 8/7 × 8 = 128/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   63/56 = 63 × 1/56 × 1 = 63/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/56 - 63/56 = 128 - 63/56 = 65/56
5. In mixed form: 19/56

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