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Subtract 49/16 from 2/63

1^st number: 2/63, 2^nd number: 3 1/16

2/63 - 49/16 is -3055/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   49/16 = 49 × 63/16 × 63 = 3087/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/1008 - 3087/1008 = 32 - 3087/1008 = -3055/1008

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