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Subtract 7/48 from 63/9

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

63/9 - 7/48 is 329/48.

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,
   7/48 = 7 × 3/48 × 3 = 21/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/144 - 21/144 = 1008 - 21/144 = 987/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/48
6. In mixed form: 641/48

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