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Subtract 7/48 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 7/48

35/20 - 7/48 is 77/48.

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,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/240 - 35/240 = 420 - 35/240 = 385/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/48
6. In mixed form: 129/48

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