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Subtract 5/16 from 7/63

7/63 - 5/16 is -29/144.

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,
    7/63 = 7 × 16/63 × 16 = 112/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    5/16 = 5 × 63/16 × 63 = 315/1008
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/1008 - 315/1008 = 112 - 315/1008 = -203/1008
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/144

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