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Subtract 35/48 from 21/15

1^st number: 1 6/15, 2^nd number: 35/48

21/15 - 35/48 is 161/240.

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,
   21/15 = 21 × 16/15 × 16 = 336/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   35/48 = 35 × 5/48 × 5 = 175/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/240 - 175/240 = 336 - 175/240 = 161/240

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