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Subtract 6/30 from 48/14

1^st number: 3 6/14, 2^nd number: 6/30

48/14 - 6/30 is 113/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
   48/14 = 48 × 15/14 × 15 = 720/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/210 - 42/210 = 720 - 42/210 = 678/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/35
6. In mixed form: 38/35

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