Answers

Subtract 48/18 from 15/96

1^st number: 15/96, 2^nd number: 2 12/18

15/96 - 48/18 is -241/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 18 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   15/96 = 15 × 3/96 × 3 = 45/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
   48/18 = 48 × 16/18 × 16 = 768/288
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/288 - 768/288 = 45 - 768/288 = -723/288
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/96

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