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Subtract 48/42 from 27/14

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 1 6/42

27/14 - 48/42 is 11/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   27/14 = 27 × 3/14 × 3 = 81/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   48/42 = 48 × 1/42 × 1 = 48/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/42 - 48/42 = 81 - 48/42 = 33/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/14

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