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Subtract 45/16 from 5/63

1^st number: 5/63, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

5/63 - 45/16 is -2755/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   5/63 = 5 × 16/63 × 16 = 80/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   45/16 = 45 × 63/16 × 63 = 2835/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/1008 - 2835/1008 = 80 - 2835/1008 = -2755/1008

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