Answers

Subtract 63/45 from 48/7

1^st number: 6 6/7, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

48/7 - 63/45 is 191/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   48/7 = 48 × 45/7 × 45 = 2160/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   63/45 = 63 × 7/45 × 7 = 441/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/315 - 441/315 = 2160 - 441/315 = 1719/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/35
6. In mixed form: 516/35

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