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Subtract 15/48 from 32/15

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

32/15 - 15/48 is 437/240.

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,
   32/15 = 32 × 16/15 × 16 = 512/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   15/48 = 15 × 5/48 × 5 = 75/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   512/240 - 75/240 = 512 - 75/240 = 437/240
5. In mixed form: 1197/240

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