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Subtract 14/64 from 7/48

7/48 - 14/64 is -7/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 4 = 192,
   7/48 = 7 × 4/48 × 4 = 28/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   14/64 = 14 × 3/64 × 3 = 42/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/192 - 42/192 = 28 - 42/192 = -14/192
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/96

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