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Subtract 2/90 from 2/48

2/48 - 2/90 is 7/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   2/48 = 2 × 15/48 × 15 = 30/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/720 - 16/720 = 30 - 16/720 = 14/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/360

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