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Subtract 63/8 from 18/48

1^st number: 18/48, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

18/48 - 63/8 is -15/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   18/48 = 18 × 1/48 × 1 = 18/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   63/8 = 63 × 6/8 × 6 = 378/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/48 - 378/48 = 18 - 378/48 = -360/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2

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