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Subtract 14/48 from 21/6

1^st number: 3 3/6, 2^nd number: 14/48

21/6 - 14/48 is 77/24.

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,
   21/6 = 21 × 8/6 × 8 = 168/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/48 - 14/48 = 168 - 14/48 = 154/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/24
6. In mixed form: 35/24

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