Answers

Subtract 12/9 from 48/63

1^st number: 48/63, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

48/63 - 12/9 is -4/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 9 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
   48/63 = 48 × 1/63 × 1 = 48/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   12/9 = 12 × 7/9 × 7 = 84/63
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/63 - 84/63 = 48 - 84/63 = -36/63
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/7

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