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Subtract 4/56 from 5/48

5/48 - 4/56 is 11/336.

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,
   4/56 = 4 × 6/56 × 6 = 24/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/336 - 24/336 = 35 - 24/336 = 11/336

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