Answers

Subtract 48/18 from 15/64

1^st number: 15/64, 2^nd number: 2 12/18

15/64 - 48/18 is -467/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 18 is 576
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 576
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 9 = 576,
   15/64 = 15 × 9/64 × 9 = 135/576
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 32 = 576,
   48/18 = 48 × 32/18 × 32 = 1536/576
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/576 - 1536/576 = 135 - 1536/576 = -1401/576
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -467/192

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