Answers

Subtract 48/45 from 63/24

1^st number: 2 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

63/24 - 48/45 is 187/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   63/24 = 63 × 15/24 × 15 = 945/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   945/360 - 384/360 = 945 - 384/360 = 561/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/120
6. In mixed form: 167/120

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