Answers

Subtract 48/45 from 20/10

1^st number: 2 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

20/10 - 48/45 is 14/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   48/45 = 48 × 2/45 × 2 = 96/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/90 - 96/90 = 180 - 96/90 = 84/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15

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