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Subtract 7/48 from 56/8

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 7/48

56/8 - 7/48 is 329/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   56/8 = 56 × 6/8 × 6 = 336/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/48 - 7/48 = 336 - 7/48 = 329/48
5. In mixed form: 641/48

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