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Subtract 49/48 from 6/7

1^st number: 6/7, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

6/7 - 49/48 is -55/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
   6/7 = 6 × 48/7 × 48 = 288/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   49/48 = 49 × 7/48 × 7 = 343/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/336 - 343/336 = 288 - 343/336 = -55/336

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