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Subtract 14/48 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 14/48

35/6 - 14/48 is 133/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   35/6 = 35 × 8/6 × 8 = 280/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   280/48 - 14/48 = 280 - 14/48 = 266/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/24
6. In mixed form: 513/24

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