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Subtract 27/48 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 27/48

6/4 - 27/48 is 15/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   6/4 = 6 × 12/4 × 12 = 72/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   27/48 = 27 × 1/48 × 1 = 27/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/48 - 27/48 = 72 - 27/48 = 45/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/16

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