Answers

Subtract 48/24 from 15/28

1^st number: 15/28, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

15/28 - 48/24 is -41/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   15/28 = 15 × 6/28 × 6 = 90/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/168 - 336/168 = 90 - 336/168 = -246/168
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/28

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