Answers

Subtract 63/48 from 5/8

1^st number: 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

5/8 - 63/48 is -11/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   5/8 = 5 × 6/8 × 6 = 30/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   63/48 = 63 × 1/48 × 1 = 63/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/48 - 63/48 = 30 - 63/48 = -33/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/16

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