Answers

Subtract 60/48 from 30/45

1^st number: 30/45, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

30/45 - 60/48 is -7/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   60/48 = 60 × 15/48 × 15 = 900/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/720 - 900/720 = 480 - 900/720 = -420/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12

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