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Subtract 49/96 from 84/48

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 49/96

84/48 - 49/96 is 119/96.

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,
   84/48 = 84 × 2/48 × 2 = 168/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   49/96 = 49 × 1/96 × 1 = 49/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/96 - 49/96 = 168 - 49/96 = 119/96
5. In mixed form: 123/96

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