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Subtract 12/72 from 48/63

48/63 - 12/72 is 25/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
   48/63 = 48 × 8/63 × 8 = 384/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   12/72 = 12 × 7/72 × 7 = 84/504
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/504 - 84/504 = 384 - 84/504 = 300/504
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/42

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