Answers

Subtract 48/35 from 30/20

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 13/35

30/20 - 48/35 is 9/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   30/20 = 30 × 7/20 × 7 = 210/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   48/35 = 48 × 4/35 × 4 = 192/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/140 - 192/140 = 210 - 192/140 = 18/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/70

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