Answers

Subtract 48/7 from 6/12

1^st number: 6/12, 2^nd number: 6 6/7

6/12 - 48/7 is -89/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   48/7 = 48 × 12/7 × 12 = 576/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   42/84 - 576/84 = 42 - 576/84 = -534/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/14

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