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Subtract 63/7 from 63/48

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

63/48 - 63/7 is -123/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 7 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 7 × 48 = 336,
   63/7 = 63 × 48/7 × 48 = 3024/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/336 - 3024/336 = 441 - 3024/336 = -2583/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/16

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