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Subtract 63/48 from 6/12

1^st number: 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

6/12 - 63/48 is -13/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   6/12 = 6 × 4/12 × 4 = 24/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   63/48 = 63 × 1/48 × 1 = 63/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/48 - 63/48 = 24 - 63/48 = -39/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/16

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