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Subtract 35/48 from 48/3

1^st number: 16 0/3, 2^nd number: 35/48

48/3 - 35/48 is 733/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
   48/3 = 48 × 16/3 × 16 = 768/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/48 - 35/48 = 768 - 35/48 = 733/48
5. In mixed form: 1513/48

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