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Subtract 32/10 from 49/48

1^st number: 1 1/48, 2^nd number: 3 2/10

49/48 - 32/10 is -523/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 10 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
   32/10 = 32 × 24/10 × 24 = 768/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/240 - 768/240 = 245 - 768/240 = -523/240

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