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Subtract 63/16 from 56/14

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 3 15/16

56/14 - 63/16 is 1/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
   56/14 = 56 × 8/14 × 8 = 448/112
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
   63/16 = 63 × 7/16 × 7 = 441/112
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   448/112 - 441/112 = 448 - 441/112 = 7/112
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/16

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