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Subtract 49/48 from 1/63

1^st number: 1/63, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

1/63 - 49/48 is -1013/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   1/63 = 1 × 16/63 × 16 = 16/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   49/48 = 49 × 21/48 × 21 = 1029/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/1008 - 1029/1008 = 16 - 1029/1008 = -1013/1008

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