Answers

Subtract 45/40 from 48/15

1^st number: 3 3/15, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

48/15 - 45/40 is 83/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   48/15 = 48 × 8/15 × 8 = 384/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/120 - 135/120 = 384 - 135/120 = 249/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/40
6. In mixed form: 23/40

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