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Subtract 10/7 from 7/48

1^st number: 7/48, 2^nd number: 1 3/7

7/48 - 10/7 is -431/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
   10/7 = 10 × 48/7 × 48 = 480/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/336 - 480/336 = 49 - 480/336 = -431/336

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