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Subtract 1/63 from 48/5

1^st number: 9 3/5, 2^nd number: 1/63

48/5 - 1/63 is 3019/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 63 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
   48/5 = 48 × 63/5 × 63 = 3024/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
   1/63 = 1 × 5/63 × 5 = 5/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3024/315 - 5/315 = 3024 - 5/315 = 3019/315
5. In mixed form: 9184/315

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