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Subtract 63/48 from 4/15

1^st number: 4/15, 2^nd number: 1 15/48

4/15 - 63/48 is -251/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   63/48 = 63 × 5/48 × 5 = 315/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/240 - 315/240 = 64 - 315/240 = -251/240

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