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Subtract 35/30 from 15/48

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

15/48 - 35/30 is -41/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/240 - 280/240 = 75 - 280/240 = -205/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/48

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