Answers

Subtract 63/32 from 6/48

1^st number: 6/48, 2^nd number: 1 31/32

6/48 - 63/32 is -59/32.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   6/48 = 6 × 2/48 × 2 = 12/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   63/32 = 63 × 3/32 × 3 = 189/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/96 - 189/96 = 12 - 189/96 = -177/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/32

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