Answers

Subtract 15/16 from 70/63

1^st number: 1 7/63, 2^nd number: 15/16

70/63 - 15/16 is 25/144.

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,
   70/63 = 70 × 16/63 × 16 = 1120/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   15/16 = 15 × 63/16 × 63 = 945/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/1008 - 945/1008 = 1120 - 945/1008 = 175/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/144

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