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Subtract 20/48 from 63/9

1^st number: 7 0/9, 2^nd number: 20/48

63/9 - 20/48 is 79/12.

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,
   20/48 = 20 × 3/48 × 3 = 60/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/144 - 60/144 = 1008 - 60/144 = 948/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/12
6. In mixed form: 67/12

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