Answers

Subtract 2/48 from 90/63

1^st number: 1 27/63, 2^nd number: 2/48

90/63 - 2/48 is 233/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   90/63 = 90 × 16/63 × 16 = 1440/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   2/48 = 2 × 21/48 × 21 = 42/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/1008 - 42/1008 = 1440 - 42/1008 = 1398/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/168
6. In mixed form: 165/168

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