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Subtract 9/49 from 48/24

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 9/49

48/24 - 9/49 is 89/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 49 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   48/24 = 48 × 49/24 × 49 = 2352/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 24 = 1176,
   9/49 = 9 × 24/49 × 24 = 216/1176
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/1176 - 216/1176 = 2352 - 216/1176 = 2136/1176
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/49
6. In mixed form: 140/49

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