Answers

Subtract 60/48 from 1/90

1^st number: 1/90, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

1/90 - 60/48 is -223/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   1/90 = 1 × 8/90 × 8 = 8/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   60/48 = 60 × 15/48 × 15 = 900/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/720 - 900/720 = 8 - 900/720 = -892/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/180

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