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Subtract 15/5 from 48/4

1^st number: 12 0/4, 2^nd number: 3 0/5

48/4 - 15/5 is 9/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   48/4 = 48 × 5/4 × 5 = 240/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   15/5 = 15 × 4/5 × 4 = 60/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/20 - 60/20 = 240 - 60/20 = 180/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/1

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