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Subtract 14/80 from 48/84

48/84 - 14/80 is 111/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   48/84 = 48 × 20/84 × 20 = 960/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   14/80 = 14 × 21/80 × 21 = 294/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/1680 - 294/1680 = 960 - 294/1680 = 666/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/280

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