Answers

Subtract 48/90 from 63/8

1^st number: 7 7/8, 2^nd number: 48/90

63/8 - 48/90 is 881/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2835/360 - 192/360 = 2835 - 192/360 = 2643/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 881/120
6. In mixed form: 741/120

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