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Subtract 16/9 from 4/63

1^st number: 4/63, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

4/63 - 16/9 is -12/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   4/63 = 4 × 1/63 × 1 = 4/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   16/9 = 16 × 7/9 × 7 = 112/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/63 - 112/63 = 4 - 112/63 = -108/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/7

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