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Subtract 15/48 from 35/18

1^st number: 1 17/18, 2^nd number: 15/48

35/18 - 15/48 is 235/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   15/48 = 15 × 3/48 × 3 = 45/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   280/144 - 45/144 = 280 - 45/144 = 235/144
5. In mixed form: 191/144

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