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Subtract 35/48 from 14/54

14/54 - 35/48 is -203/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   14/54 = 14 × 8/54 × 8 = 112/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   35/48 = 35 × 9/48 × 9 = 315/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/432 - 315/432 = 112 - 315/432 = -203/432

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