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Subtract 49/90 from 48/15

1^st number: 3 3/15, 2^nd number: 49/90

48/15 - 49/90 is 239/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   48/15 = 48 × 6/15 × 6 = 288/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   288/90 - 49/90 = 288 - 49/90 = 239/90
5. In mixed form: 259/90

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