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Subtract 10/16 from 8/63

8/63 - 10/16 is -251/504.

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,
    8/63 = 8 × 16/63 × 16 = 128/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    10/16 = 10 × 63/16 × 63 = 630/1008
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    128/1008 - 630/1008 = 128 - 630/1008 = -502/1008
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -251/504

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