Answers

Subtract 50/48 from 30/20

1^st number: 1 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

30/20 - 50/48 is 11/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   30/20 = 30 × 12/20 × 12 = 360/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/240 - 250/240 = 360 - 250/240 = 110/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/24

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