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Subtract 30/56 from 5/48

5/48 - 30/56 is -145/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   30/56 = 30 × 6/56 × 6 = 180/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/336 - 180/336 = 35 - 180/336 = -145/336

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