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Subtract 7/48 from 32/14

1^st number: 2 4/14, 2^nd number: 7/48

32/14 - 7/48 is 719/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
   32/14 = 32 × 24/14 × 24 = 768/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/336 - 49/336 = 768 - 49/336 = 719/336
5. In mixed form: 247/336

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