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Subtract 72/48 from 84/15

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 24/48

84/15 - 72/48 is 41/10.

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,
   84/15 = 84 × 16/15 × 16 = 1344/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   72/48 = 72 × 5/48 × 5 = 360/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/240 - 360/240 = 1344 - 360/240 = 984/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/10
6. In mixed form: 41/10

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