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Subtract 7/96 from 48/14

1^st number: 3 6/14, 2^nd number: 7/96

48/14 - 7/96 is 2255/672.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   48/14 = 48 × 48/14 × 48 = 2304/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2304/672 - 49/672 = 2304 - 49/672 = 2255/672
5. In mixed form: 3239/672

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