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Subtract 16/63 from 84/5

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 16/63

84/5 - 16/63 is 5212/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   84/5 = 84 × 63/5 × 63 = 5292/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   16/63 = 16 × 5/63 × 5 = 80/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5292/315 - 80/315 = 5292 - 80/315 = 5212/315
5. In mixed form: 16172/315

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