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Subtract 6/3 from 14/48

1^st number: 14/48, 2^nd number: 2 0/3

14/48 - 6/3 is -41/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 3 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
   6/3 = 6 × 16/3 × 16 = 96/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/48 - 96/48 = 14 - 96/48 = -82/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/24

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