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Subtract 3/32 from 49/48

1^st number: 1 1/48, 2^nd number: 3/32

49/48 - 3/32 is 89/96.

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,
   3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/96 - 9/96 = 98 - 9/96 = 89/96

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