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Subtract 15/5 from 48/12

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 3 0/5

48/12 - 15/5 is 1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   48/12 = 48 × 5/12 × 5 = 240/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/60 - 180/60 = 240 - 180/60 = 60/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/1

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