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Subtract 63/72 from 54/48

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 63/72

54/48 - 63/72 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   54/48 = 54 × 3/48 × 3 = 162/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   63/72 = 63 × 2/72 × 2 = 126/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   162/144 - 126/144 = 162 - 126/144 = 36/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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