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Subtract 6/30 from 7/48

7/48 - 6/30 is -13/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   6/30 = 6 × 8/30 × 8 = 48/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/240 - 48/240 = 35 - 48/240 = -13/240

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