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Subtract 63/48 from 56/21

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

56/21 - 63/48 is 65/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   56/21 = 56 × 16/21 × 16 = 896/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   896/336 - 441/336 = 896 - 441/336 = 455/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/48
6. In mixed form: 117/48

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