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Subtract 1/9 from 15/48

15/48 - 1/9 is 29/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 9 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    15/48 = 15 × 3/48 × 3 = 45/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    1/9 = 1 × 16/9 × 16 = 16/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/144 - 16/144 = 45 - 16/144 = 29/144

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