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Subtract 48/18 from 15/48

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 2 12/18

15/48 - 48/18 is -113/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 18 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 18 × 8 = 144,
   48/18 = 48 × 8/18 × 8 = 384/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/144 - 384/144 = 45 - 384/144 = -339/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/48

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