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Subtract 14/96 from 7/48

7/48 - 14/96 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   7/48 = 7 × 2/48 × 2 = 14/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/96 - 14/96 = 14 - 14/96 = 0/96
5. The answer is 0

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