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Subtract 7/48 from 49/35

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 7/48

49/35 - 7/48 is 301/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   49/35 = 49 × 48/35 × 48 = 2352/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2352/1680 - 245/1680 = 2352 - 245/1680 = 2107/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 301/240
6. In mixed form: 161/240

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