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Subtract 81/7 from 24/48

1^st number: 24/48, 2^nd number: 11 4/7

24/48 - 81/7 is -155/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   24/48 = 24 × 7/48 × 7 = 168/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
   81/7 = 81 × 48/7 × 48 = 3888/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/336 - 3888/336 = 168 - 3888/336 = -3720/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/14

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