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Subtract 15/4 from 48/10

1^st number: 4 8/10, 2^nd number: 3 3/4

48/10 - 15/4 is 21/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 4 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   48/10 = 48 × 2/10 × 2 = 96/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   15/4 = 15 × 5/4 × 5 = 75/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/20 - 75/20 = 96 - 75/20 = 21/20
5. In mixed form: 11/20

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