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Subtract 7/48 from 42/18

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 7/48

42/18 - 7/48 is 35/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   42/18 = 42 × 8/18 × 8 = 336/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   7/48 = 7 × 3/48 × 3 = 21/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/144 - 21/144 = 336 - 21/144 = 315/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/16
6. In mixed form: 23/16

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