Answers

Subtract 15/35 from 96/48

1^st number: 2 0/48, 2^nd number: 15/35

96/48 - 15/35 is 11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   96/48 = 96 × 35/48 × 35 = 3360/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   15/35 = 15 × 48/35 × 48 = 720/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3360/1680 - 720/1680 = 3360 - 720/1680 = 2640/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
6. In mixed form: 14/7

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