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Subtract 15/35 from 48/80

48/80 - 15/35 is 6/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 35 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   15/35 = 15 × 16/35 × 16 = 240/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/560 - 240/560 = 336 - 240/560 = 96/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/35

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