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Subtract 15/48 from 42/8

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 15/48

42/8 - 15/48 is 79/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   42/8 = 42 × 6/8 × 6 = 252/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   15/48 = 15 × 1/48 × 1 = 15/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   252/48 - 15/48 = 252 - 15/48 = 237/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/16
6. In mixed form: 415/16

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