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Subtract 42/48 from 60/14

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 42/48

60/14 - 42/48 is 191/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
   60/14 = 60 × 24/14 × 24 = 1440/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/336 - 294/336 = 1440 - 294/336 = 1146/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/56
6. In mixed form: 323/56

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