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Subtract 6/48 from 5/9

5/9 - 6/48 is 31/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   5/9 = 5 × 16/9 × 16 = 80/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   6/48 = 6 × 3/48 × 3 = 18/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/144 - 18/144 = 80 - 18/144 = 62/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/72

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