Answers

Subtract 98/48 from 30/18

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

30/18 - 98/48 is -3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   30/18 = 30 × 8/18 × 8 = 240/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/144 - 294/144 = 240 - 294/144 = -54/144
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8

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