Answers

Subtract 48/30 from 15/56

1^st number: 15/56, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

15/56 - 48/30 is -373/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   15/56 = 15 × 15/56 × 15 = 225/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   48/30 = 48 × 28/30 × 28 = 1344/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/840 - 1344/840 = 225 - 1344/840 = -1119/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -373/280

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