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Subtract 10/63 from 2/16

2/16 - 10/63 is -17/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    2/16 = 2 × 63/16 × 63 = 126/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    10/63 = 10 × 16/63 × 16 = 160/1008
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/1008 - 160/1008 = 126 - 160/1008 = -34/1008
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/504

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