Answers

Subtract 60/10 from 48/15

1^st number: 3 3/15, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

48/15 - 60/10 is -14/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   48/15 = 48 × 2/15 × 2 = 96/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   60/10 = 60 × 3/10 × 3 = 180/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/30 - 180/30 = 96 - 180/30 = -84/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/5

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