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Subtract 9/6 from 9/48

1^st number: 9/48, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

9/48 - 9/6 is -21/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   9/48 = 9 × 1/48 × 1 = 9/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   9/6 = 9 × 8/6 × 8 = 72/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/48 - 72/48 = 9 - 72/48 = -63/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/16

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