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Subtract 16/24 from 63/25

1^st number: 2 13/25, 2^nd number: 16/24

63/25 - 16/24 is 139/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   63/25 = 63 × 24/25 × 24 = 1512/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1512/600 - 400/600 = 1512 - 400/600 = 1112/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/75
6. In mixed form: 164/75

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