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Subtract 1/16 from 80/63

1^st number: 1 17/63, 2^nd number: 1/16

80/63 - 1/16 is 1217/1008.

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,
   80/63 = 80 × 16/63 × 16 = 1280/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   1/16 = 1 × 63/16 × 63 = 63/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1280/1008 - 63/1008 = 1280 - 63/1008 = 1217/1008
5. In mixed form: 1209/1008

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