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Subtract 14/48 from 84/6

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 14/48

84/6 - 14/48 is 329/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   84/6 = 84 × 8/6 × 8 = 672/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   672/48 - 14/48 = 672 - 14/48 = 658/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/24
6. In mixed form: 1317/24

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