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Subtract 42/63 from 35/16

1^st number: 2 3/16, 2^nd number: 42/63

35/16 - 42/63 is 73/48.

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,
   35/16 = 35 × 63/16 × 63 = 2205/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   42/63 = 42 × 16/63 × 16 = 672/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2205/1008 - 672/1008 = 2205 - 672/1008 = 1533/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/48
6. In mixed form: 125/48

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