Answers

Subtract 96/90 from 3/48

1^st number: 3/48, 2^nd number: 1 6/90

3/48 - 96/90 is -241/240.

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,
   3/48 = 3 × 15/48 × 15 = 45/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   96/90 = 96 × 8/90 × 8 = 768/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/720 - 768/720 = 45 - 768/720 = -723/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/240

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