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Subtract 80/63 from 7/48

1^st number: 7/48, 2^nd number: 1 17/63

7/48 - 80/63 is -1133/1008.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   7/48 = 7 × 21/48 × 21 = 147/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   80/63 = 80 × 16/63 × 16 = 1280/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/1008 - 1280/1008 = 147 - 1280/1008 = -1133/1008

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