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Subtract 6/48 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 6/48

35/20 - 6/48 is 13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   35/20 = 35 × 12/20 × 12 = 420/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/240 - 30/240 = 420 - 30/240 = 390/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/8
6. In mixed form: 15/8

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