Answers

Subtract 45/28 from 63/48

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

63/48 - 45/28 is -33/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   63/48 = 63 × 7/48 × 7 = 441/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   45/28 = 45 × 12/28 × 12 = 540/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/336 - 540/336 = 441 - 540/336 = -99/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/112

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