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Subtract 48/54 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 48/54

63/8 - 48/54 is 503/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   63/8 = 63 × 27/8 × 27 = 1701/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   48/54 = 48 × 4/54 × 4 = 192/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1701/216 - 192/216 = 1701 - 192/216 = 1509/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 503/72
6. In mixed form: 671/72

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