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Subtract 15/63 from 49/48

1^st number: 1 1/48, 2^nd number: 15/63

49/48 - 15/63 is 263/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   49/48 = 49 × 21/48 × 21 = 1029/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   15/63 = 15 × 16/63 × 16 = 240/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1029/1008 - 240/1008 = 1029 - 240/1008 = 789/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/336

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