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Subtract 5/48 from 15/5

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 5/48

15/5 - 5/48 is 139/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    15/5 = 15 × 48/5 × 48 = 720/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/240 - 25/240 = 720 - 25/240 = 695/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/48
  6. In mixed form: 243/48

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