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Subtract 56/63 from 48/3

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 56/63

48/3 - 56/63 is 136/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 63 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
   48/3 = 48 × 21/3 × 21 = 1008/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   56/63 = 56 × 1/63 × 1 = 56/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/63 - 56/63 = 1008 - 56/63 = 952/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 136/9
6. In mixed form: 151/9

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