Answers

Subtract 30/48 from 50/15

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 30/48

50/15 - 30/48 is 65/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   50/15 = 50 × 16/15 × 16 = 800/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   800/240 - 150/240 = 800 - 150/240 = 650/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/24
6. In mixed form: 217/24

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