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Subtract 96/18 from 63/48

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

63/48 - 96/18 is -193/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   63/48 = 63 × 3/48 × 3 = 189/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   96/18 = 96 × 8/18 × 8 = 768/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   189/144 - 768/144 = 189 - 768/144 = -579/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -193/48

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