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Subtract 60/63 from 48/30

1^st number: 1 18/30, 2^nd number: 60/63

48/30 - 60/63 is 68/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
   48/30 = 48 × 21/30 × 21 = 1008/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
   60/63 = 60 × 10/63 × 10 = 600/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/630 - 600/630 = 1008 - 600/630 = 408/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/105

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