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Subtract 8/63 from 48/24

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 8/63

48/24 - 8/63 is 118/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
   48/24 = 48 × 21/24 × 21 = 1008/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   8/63 = 8 × 8/63 × 8 = 64/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/504 - 64/504 = 1008 - 64/504 = 944/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/63
6. In mixed form: 155/63

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