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Subtract 45/32 from 10/48

1^st number: 10/48, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

10/48 - 45/32 is -115/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   10/48 = 10 × 2/48 × 2 = 20/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   45/32 = 45 × 3/32 × 3 = 135/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/96 - 135/96 = 20 - 135/96 = -115/96

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