Answers

Subtract 25/63 from 49/16

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 25/63

49/16 - 25/63 is 2687/1008.

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,
   49/16 = 49 × 63/16 × 63 = 3087/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   25/63 = 25 × 16/63 × 16 = 400/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3087/1008 - 400/1008 = 3087 - 400/1008 = 2687/1008
5. In mixed form: 2671/1008

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