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Subtract 15/8 from 35/48

1^st number: 35/48, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

35/48 - 15/8 is -55/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   15/8 = 15 × 6/8 × 6 = 90/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/48 - 90/48 = 35 - 90/48 = -55/48

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