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Subtract 18/42 from 54/48

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 18/42

54/48 - 18/42 is 39/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   54/48 = 54 × 7/48 × 7 = 378/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   18/42 = 18 × 8/42 × 8 = 144/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/336 - 144/336 = 378 - 144/336 = 234/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/56

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