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Subtract 30/48 from 63/4

1^st number: 15 3/4, 2^nd number: 30/48

63/4 - 30/48 is 121/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   63/4 = 63 × 12/4 × 12 = 756/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   30/48 = 30 × 1/48 × 1 = 30/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/48 - 30/48 = 756 - 30/48 = 726/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/8
6. In mixed form: 151/8

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