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Subtract 42/16 from 7/48

1^st number: 7/48, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

7/48 - 42/16 is -119/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/48 - 126/48 = 7 - 126/48 = -119/48

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