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Subtract 48/90 from 15/96

15/96 - 48/90 is -181/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 90 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   15/96 = 15 × 15/96 × 15 = 225/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   48/90 = 48 × 16/90 × 16 = 768/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/1440 - 768/1440 = 225 - 768/1440 = -543/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/480

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