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Subtract 16/63 from 49/12

1^st number: 4 1/12, 2^nd number: 16/63

49/12 - 16/63 is 965/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
   49/12 = 49 × 21/12 × 21 = 1029/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1029/252 - 64/252 = 1029 - 64/252 = 965/252
5. In mixed form: 3209/252

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