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Subtract 6/48 from 21/4

1^st number: 5 1/4, 2^nd number: 6/48

21/4 - 6/48 is 41/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   21/4 = 21 × 12/4 × 12 = 252/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   6/48 = 6 × 1/48 × 1 = 6/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/48 - 6/48 = 252 - 6/48 = 246/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/8
6. In mixed form: 51/8

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