Answers

Subtract 48/6 from 75/14

1^st number: 5 5/14, 2^nd number: 8 0/6

75/14 - 48/6 is -37/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   75/14 = 75 × 3/14 × 3 = 225/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   48/6 = 48 × 7/6 × 7 = 336/42
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/42 - 336/42 = 225 - 336/42 = -111/42
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/14

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