Answers

Subtract 63/56 from 54/48

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 1 7/56

54/48 - 63/56 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   54/48 = 54 × 7/48 × 7 = 378/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   63/56 = 63 × 6/56 × 6 = 378/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/336 - 378/336 = 378 - 378/336 = 0/336
5. The answer is 0

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