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Subtract 16/27 from 63/28

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 16/27

63/28 - 16/27 is 179/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   63/28 = 63 × 27/28 × 27 = 1701/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   16/27 = 16 × 28/27 × 28 = 448/756
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1701/756 - 448/756 = 1701 - 448/756 = 1253/756
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/108
6. In mixed form: 171/108

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