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Subtract 2/63 from 6/48

6/48 - 2/63 is 47/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   6/48 = 6 × 21/48 × 21 = 126/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   2/63 = 2 × 16/63 × 16 = 32/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/1008 - 32/1008 = 126 - 32/1008 = 94/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/504

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