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Subtract 9/56 from 2/48

2/48 - 9/56 is -5/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   9/56 = 9 × 6/56 × 6 = 54/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/336 - 54/336 = 14 - 54/336 = -40/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42

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