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Subtract 16/63 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 16/63

8/6 - 16/63 is 68/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
   8/6 = 8 × 21/6 × 21 = 168/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/126 - 32/126 = 168 - 32/126 = 136/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/63
6. In mixed form: 15/63

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