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Subtract 63/48 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

14/6 - 63/48 is 49/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   14/6 = 14 × 8/6 × 8 = 112/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   63/48 = 63 × 1/48 × 1 = 63/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/48 - 63/48 = 112 - 63/48 = 49/48
5. In mixed form: 11/48

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