Answers

Subtract 63/64 from 54/48

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 63/64

54/48 - 63/64 is 9/64.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
   54/48 = 54 × 4/48 × 4 = 216/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   63/64 = 63 × 3/64 × 3 = 189/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/192 - 189/192 = 216 - 189/192 = 27/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/64

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