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Subtract 1/48 from 84/12

1^st number: 7 0/12, 2^nd number: 1/48

84/12 - 1/48 is 335/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   84/12 = 84 × 4/12 × 4 = 336/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   1/48 = 1 × 1/48 × 1 = 1/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/48 - 1/48 = 336 - 1/48 = 335/48
5. In mixed form: 647/48

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