Answers

Subtract 49/48 from 96/14

1^st number: 6 12/14, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

96/14 - 49/48 is 1961/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
   96/14 = 96 × 24/14 × 24 = 2304/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   49/48 = 49 × 7/48 × 7 = 343/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2304/336 - 343/336 = 2304 - 343/336 = 1961/336
5. In mixed form: 5281/336

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