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Subtract 14/32 from 49/48

1^st number: 1 1/48, 2^nd number: 14/32

49/48 - 14/32 is 7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   49/48 = 49 × 2/48 × 2 = 98/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/96 - 42/96 = 98 - 42/96 = 56/96
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12

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