Answers

Subtract 48/45 from 63/9

1^st number: 7 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

63/9 - 48/45 is 89/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   63/9 = 63 × 5/9 × 5 = 315/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   48/45 = 48 × 1/45 × 1 = 48/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/45 - 48/45 = 315 - 48/45 = 267/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/15
6. In mixed form: 514/15

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