Answers

Subtract 48/9 from 27/24

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 5 3/9

27/24 - 48/9 is -101/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   27/24 = 27 × 3/24 × 3 = 81/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   48/9 = 48 × 8/9 × 8 = 384/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/72 - 384/72 = 81 - 384/72 = -303/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/24

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