Answers

Subtract 20/50 from 48/15

1^st number: 3 3/15, 2^nd number: 20/50

48/15 - 20/50 is 14/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   48/15 = 48 × 10/15 × 10 = 480/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/150 - 60/150 = 480 - 60/150 = 420/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
6. In mixed form: 24/5

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