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Subtract 12/8 from 4/48

1^st number: 4/48, 2^nd number: 1 4/8

4/48 - 12/8 is -17/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   4/48 = 4 × 1/48 × 1 = 4/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   12/8 = 12 × 6/8 × 6 = 72/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/48 - 72/48 = 4 - 72/48 = -68/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/12

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