Answers

Subtract 49/48 from 10/90

1^st number: 10/90, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

10/90 - 49/48 is -131/144.

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,
   10/90 = 10 × 8/90 × 8 = 80/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   49/48 = 49 × 15/48 × 15 = 735/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/720 - 735/720 = 80 - 735/720 = -655/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/144

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