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Subtract 15/24 from 7/48

7/48 - 15/24 is -23/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   7/48 = 7 × 1/48 × 1 = 7/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   15/24 = 15 × 2/24 × 2 = 30/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/48 - 30/48 = 7 - 30/48 = -23/48

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