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Subtract 28/15 from 5/48

1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 1 13/15

5/48 - 28/15 is -141/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 15 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    5/48 = 5 × 5/48 × 5 = 25/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    28/15 = 28 × 16/15 × 16 = 448/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/240 - 448/240 = 25 - 448/240 = -423/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -141/80

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