Answers

Subtract 63/48 from 54/72

1^st number: 54/72, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

54/72 - 63/48 is -9/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   54/72 = 54 × 2/72 × 2 = 108/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   63/48 = 63 × 3/48 × 3 = 189/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/144 - 189/144 = 108 - 189/144 = -81/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/16

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