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Subtract 2/63 from 4/16

4/16 - 2/63 is 55/252.

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,
   4/16 = 4 × 63/16 × 63 = 252/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/1008 - 32/1008 = 252 - 32/1008 = 220/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/252

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