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Subtract 16/21 from 72/21

1^st number: 3 9/21, 2^nd number: 16/21

72/21 - 16/21 is 8/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   72/21 - 16/21 = 72 - 16/21 = 56/21
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
3. In mixed form: 22/3

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