Answers

Subtract 45/54 from 10/48

10/48 - 45/54 is -5/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   10/48 = 10 × 9/48 × 9 = 90/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   45/54 = 45 × 8/54 × 8 = 360/432
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/432 - 360/432 = 90 - 360/432 = -270/432
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8

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