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Subtract 48/72 from 63/2

1^st number: 31 1/2, 2^nd number: 48/72

63/2 - 48/72 is 185/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 36 = 72,
   63/2 = 63 × 36/2 × 36 = 2268/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   48/72 = 48 × 1/72 × 1 = 48/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2268/72 - 48/72 = 2268 - 48/72 = 2220/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/6
6. In mixed form: 305/6

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