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Subtract 2/15 from 48/16

1st number: 3 0/16, 2nd number: 2/15

48/16 - 2/15 is 43/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    48/16 = 48 × 15/16 × 15 = 720/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/240 - 32/240 = 720 - 32/240 = 688/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/15
  6. In mixed form: 213/15

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