Answers

Subtract 20/35 from 48/15

1^st number: 3 3/15, 2^nd number: 20/35

48/15 - 20/35 is 92/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   48/15 = 48 × 7/15 × 7 = 336/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   20/35 = 20 × 3/35 × 3 = 60/105
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/105 - 60/105 = 336 - 60/105 = 276/105
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/35
6. In mixed form: 222/35

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