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Subtract 15/48 from 16/15

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 15/48

16/15 - 15/48 is 181/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   16/15 = 16 × 16/15 × 16 = 256/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/240 - 75/240 = 256 - 75/240 = 181/240

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