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Subtract 8/42 from 48/63

48/63 - 8/42 is 4/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   48/63 = 48 × 2/63 × 2 = 96/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   8/42 = 8 × 3/42 × 3 = 24/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/126 - 24/126 = 96 - 24/126 = 72/126
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/7

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