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Subtract 15/48 from 32/21

1^st number: 1 11/21, 2^nd number: 15/48

32/21 - 15/48 is 407/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   32/21 = 32 × 16/21 × 16 = 512/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   512/336 - 105/336 = 512 - 105/336 = 407/336
5. In mixed form: 171/336

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