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Subtract 35/63 from 40/16

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 35/63

40/16 - 35/63 is 35/18.

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,
   40/16 = 40 × 63/16 × 63 = 2520/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2520/1008 - 560/1008 = 2520 - 560/1008 = 1960/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
6. In mixed form: 117/18

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