Answers

Subtract 63/45 from 48/75

1^st number: 48/75, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

48/75 - 63/45 is -19/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   48/75 = 48 × 3/75 × 3 = 144/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   63/45 = 63 × 5/45 × 5 = 315/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/225 - 315/225 = 144 - 315/225 = -171/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/25

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