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Subtract 48/60 from 63/10

1^st number: 6 3/10, 2^nd number: 48/60

63/10 - 48/60 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   63/10 = 63 × 6/10 × 6 = 378/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   48/60 = 48 × 1/60 × 1 = 48/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/60 - 48/60 = 378 - 48/60 = 330/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
6. In mixed form: 51/2

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