Answers

Subtract 48/90 from 30/24

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 48/90

30/24 - 48/90 is 43/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   48/90 = 48 × 4/90 × 4 = 192/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/360 - 192/360 = 450 - 192/360 = 258/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/60

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