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Subtract 14/48 from 7/42

7/42 - 14/48 is -1/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   7/42 = 7 × 8/42 × 8 = 56/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   56/336 - 98/336 = 56 - 98/336 = -42/336
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8

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