Answers

Subtract 48/10 from 14/16

1^st number: 14/16, 2^nd number: 4 8/10

14/16 - 48/10 is -157/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   14/16 = 14 × 5/16 × 5 = 70/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
   48/10 = 48 × 8/10 × 8 = 384/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/80 - 384/80 = 70 - 384/80 = -314/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/40

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