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Subtract 63/6 from 16/81

1^st number: 16/81, 2^nd number: 10 3/6

16/81 - 63/6 is -1669/162.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 6 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   16/81 = 16 × 2/81 × 2 = 32/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
   63/6 = 63 × 27/6 × 27 = 1701/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/162 - 1701/162 = 32 - 1701/162 = -1669/162

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