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Subtract 1/48 from 63/9

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

63/9 - 1/48 is 335/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    63/9 = 63 × 16/9 × 16 = 1008/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/144 - 3/144 = 1008 - 3/144 = 1005/144
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 335/48
  6. In mixed form: 647/48

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